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OLED707 Series

User Manual
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Contents

1 OLED Screen Care 4 9.1 Network and Internet 37

2 Home Screen 6 9.2 Google Account 38


2.1 Home Screen and Channels 6 9.3 Smart TV Collection App 39
2.2 Home Screen Update 6 10 Apps 40
2.3 Apps and Smart TV Collection 6 10.1 About Apps 40
2.4 Open the Home Screen 7 10.2 Google Play 40

3 Setting Up 8 10.3 Start or Stop an App 41


3.1 Read Safety 8 10.4 Lock Apps 41
3.2 TV Stand and Wall Mounting 8 10.5 Manage Apps 42
3.3 Tips on Placement 8 10.6 Storage 43
3.4 Power Cable 8 11 Internet 44
3.5 Antenna Cable 8 11.1 Start Internet 44
3.6 Satellite Dish 9 11.2 Options on Internet 44

4 Remote Control 10 12 Quick Menu 45


4.1 Key Overview 10 13 Sources 46
4.2 IR Sensor 12 13.1 Switch to a device 46
4.3 Batteries 12 13.2 Options for a TV Input 46
4.4 Cleaning 13 13.3 Device Name and Type 46

5 Switching On and Off 14 13.4 Rescan Connections 46


5.1 On or Standby 14 14 Networks 48
5.2 Keys on TV 14 14.1 Network 48

6 Channels 15 14.2 Bluetooth® 48


6.1 Install Channels 15 15 Settings 49
6.2 Channel Lists 15 15.1 Picture 49
6.3 Channel List sorting 15 15.2 Sound 52
6.4 Watching channels 16 15.3 Ambilight Settings 56
6.5 Favourite Channels 18 15.4 Eco Settings 57
6.6 Text / Teletext 20 15.5 General Settings 58
6.7 Interactive TV 21 15.6 Clock, Region, and Language Settings 61

7 Channel Installation 22 15.7 Android Settings 62


7.1 Satellite Installation 22 15.8 Universal Access Settings 62
7.2 Antenna Installation 25 15.9 Lock Settings 62
7.3 Channel List Copy 27 16 Videos, Photos and Music 64
8 Connect Devices 29 16.1 From a Computer or NAS 64
8.1 About Connections 29 16.2 Favourites Menu 64
8.2 CAM with Smart Card - CI+ 30 16.3 Most Popular Menu and Last Played Menu 64
8.3 Home Theatre System - HTS 31 16.4 From a USB Connection 64
8.4 Smartphones and Tablets 31 16.5 Play your Videos 64
8.5 Blu-ray Disc Player 32 16.6 View your Photos 65
8.6 Bluetooth® 32 16.7 Play your Music 67
8.7 Headphones 32 17 TV Guide 68
8.8 Game Console 33 17.1 What You Need 68
8.9 USB Hard Drive 33 17.2 TV Guide Data 68
8.10 USB Keyboard 34 17.3 Using the TV Guide 68
8.11 USB Flash Drive 34 18 Recording and Pause TV 70
8.12 Photo Camera 35 18.1 Recording 70
8.13 Camcorder 35 18.2 Pause TV 71
8.14 Computer 35 19 Smartphones and Tablets 73
9 Connect your Android TV 37 19.1 Philips TV Remote App 73

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19.2 Google Cast 73 30 Terms of Use 95
20 Games 74 30.1 Terms of Use - TV 95
20.1 What You Need 74 30.2 Terms of Use - Smart TV 95
20.2 Gamepads 74 30.3 Terms of Use - Smart TV Collection 96
20.3 Play a Game From Game Console or 74 31 Copyrights 97
Computer 31.1 HDMI 97
20.4 Gaming Control Bar 74
31.2 HEVC Advance 97
21 Ambilight 75 31.3 NVIDIA G-SYNC 97
21.1 Ambilight Style 75
31.4 AMD FreeSync Premium 97
21.2 Ambilight Off 75
31.5 Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 97
21.3 Ambilight Settings 75
31.6 DTS-HD 97
21.4 Lounge Light Mode 75
31.7 DTS Play-Fi 97
21.5 Sunrise Alarm 76
31.8 Wi-Fi Alliance 98
21.6 Ambisleep 76
31.9 Kensington 98
21.7 Ambilight Extension 77
31.10 Other Trademarks 98
21.8 Aurora 78
32 Disclaimer regarding services 99
22 Top Picks 79 and/or software offered by third
22.1 About Top Picks 79
parties
22.2 Now on TV 79
Index 100
22.3 Video on Demand 79

23 Freeview Play 81
23.1 About Freeview Play 81
23.2 Using Freeview Play 81

24 Netflix 82
25 Alexa 83
25.1 About Alexa 83
25.2 Using Alexa 83

26 Software 84
26.1 Update Software 84
26.2 Software Version 84
26.3 Automatic Software Update 84
26.4 View Software Update History 85
26.5 Open Source Software 85
26.6 Open Source License 85

27 Specifications 86
27.1 Environmental 86
27.2 Power 86
27.3 Operating System 86
27.4 Reception 86
27.5 Display Type 87
27.6 Display Input Resolution 87
27.7 Connectivity 87
27.8 Sound 87
27.9 Multimedia 87

28 Help and Support 89


28.1 Register your TV 89
28.2 Using Help 89
28.3 TV Diagnose and Self-diagnose 89
28.4 Troubleshooting 90
28.5 Online Help 92
28.6 Support and Repair 92

29 Safety and Care 93


29.1 Safety 93
29.2 Screen Care 94

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1 the TV power plugged on when refreshing is triggered.

OLED Screen Care * Note: In order to enjoy the best picture quality this
process is essential. If the unit demonstrably did not
OLED Display is state of the art technology and have the chance to complete a refreshing process on
combined with our Picture Quality Engine it has won a regular basis, we cannot accept any returns, repairs,
an outstanding number of awards. To ensure that exchanges or warranty claims on behalf of image
your TV always offers the best possible performance, residual phenomenon within and/or out of the
it will sometimes perform a display clean-up process warranty period. This is also the case when the TV is
while in standby. used predominantly for gaming with static content on
the screen, the TV is only used for watching news
If you never put your TV in standby, you will regularly
channels (with static news ticker bars) or other similar
be notified by on screen messages that the display
use cases that implication-wise bear an increased risk
needs to execute this clean-up process. Please
for sustaining burn-in effects. This is not in scope of
always follow those instructions. Repeatedly
the warranty.
postponing this process may result in image retention,
which may void your warranty.
Your TV should be left in standby in order to execute Special Care for OLED TV
the cleaning process in the background.
We also recommend that you avoid continuously Organic LED (OLED) may experience on-screen
displaying static images or static parts in moving image retention (due to the characteristics of the
images (like news ticker bar, soccer scores, game material), when an image is continuously displayed
HUDs...). for a long period of time or the same image is
repeatedly displayed. So it is strongly recommended
to follow the instructions to take care of OLED TV:
TV Display refreshing • Do not display any still image continuously or
display the same image for more than 10 minutes.
To protect the screen, OLED TV need refreshing
• Recommend to use ECO, HDR Home Cinema or
process over time.
Dolby Vision Dark as picture style in normal home
There are 2 types of refreshing process: viewing condition.
• Recommend to use OLED Contrast setting 50 or
• Normal refreshing: This will take place automatically
below in picture settings when playing Game or
and it takes a few minutes with TV in standby mode.
watching TV programs with logos or clocks on any
• Deep refreshing: This will take a few minutes and
parts of the screen.
need to be triggered by consumer.
• Switch off On Screen Display (e.g. the home menus)
To allow OLED TV to perform refreshing properly, of TV application program when not used.
please adhere to the following: • Switch off On Screen Display from connected
• For normal refreshing process to take place external video devices (e.g. DVD player). For details,
automatically, always use remote control to switch off refer to the instruction manuals for the connected
TV and keep the TV power plugged. devices.
• When normal refreshing message is shown on TV • Avoid displaying video with bright colors (including
screen, follow the onscreen recommended white), text, clocks or logos on any parts of the screen
instructions. for a long time.
• For deep refreshing process, it can be activated • Use Wide screen or Fill screen as picture format
manually via Settings > General settings > option (see TV picture settings).
Advanced > OLED screen settings > Clear residual • Always watch video in full screen instead of a small
image. A reminder message can also be shown on TV window on TV screen. (e.g. video in internet browser
to request user to perform deep refreshing, please page)
follow instructions and keep TV power plugged to • Do not attach any sticker or label on the OLED panel
allow the whole process complete. It will take a few to reduce the chance of image residual phenomenon.
minutes. The deep refreshing process shall only be
done when residual image is seen on screen even
after 8 hours standby. Manually performing Clear
Displaying a still image for a prolonged period of time
residual image too often may reduce OLED display
may cause an image sticking. This phenomenon is
life time. However, it is important to allow the refresh
normal character for OLED panel and does not
cycles, when requested by the TV.
represent a defect of the TV. Avoid displaying a fixed
• Do not touch or apply pressure on TV screen during
image on the TV screen for an extended length of
the refreshing process.
time.
• Always use remote control to switch off TV and keep

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Screen saver
To reduce the chances of residual images on the TV
screen, the screen saver (moving PHILIPS logo) will
be triggered in such circumstances.
- when static setting menu elements are shown on
screen for more than 2 minutes.
- when static setting menu elements of Apps are
shown on screen for more than 2 minutes.
- when Teletext is being displayed for more than 2
minutes.
The screen saver may not be triggered in such
circumstances.
- pausing playback on an external source (e.g. HDMI),
as the TV is not displaying static setting menu
elements.
Once the screen saver is active, it can be closed by
pressing any remote control button. Other actions like
inserting a USB stick or casting content will execute in
the background, but these activities will not interrupt
the screen saver.

Philips TV is equipped with the following to take care


of OLED screen:
• Automatic refreshing process
Perform screen refreshing process when necessary.
• Automatic screen brightness control
Gradually reduce the screen brightness when still
image is displayed for a long time.
• Screen Saver
Display screen saver when still image is displayed on
screen over a longer period of time.

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2 The System bar on the top of Home screen contains
following features.
Home Screen - Search button: to trigger Google search with voice
or text input. The search result and its order are
2.1 rendered according to business agreements with
content service providers.
Home Screen and Channels - Input source: to launch the input source list and
switch to any of the connected devices.
To enjoy the benefits of your Android TV, connect the - Notifications: to provide you the messages about
TV to the Internet. Press  HOME on your remote your Smart TV system.
control to get your Android Home screen. Like on - Settings: to access all setting menu and adjust the
your Android smartphone or tablet, the Home screen TV settings.
is the centre of your TV. From the Home sreen you - Clock: to indicate the system clock.
can decide what to watch by browsing entertainment
See also www.support.google.com/androidtv
options from app and live TV.
Your Home has channels to let you discover great
contents from your favourite apps. You can also add 2.2
additional channels or find new apps to get more
contents. Home Screen Update
The Home screen is organized in channels. Apps may You may receive the update notification from Google
populate their recommendation (if available) and have new version of Home launcher installed.
according to their own choice as an individual With the new Home launcher, you will have a new
channels in the home screen. look and features on TV’s Home screen.
Apps New highlights on your home screen
Your favourite Apps are placed on the first row. This With multiple tabs like Home, Discover, Apps and
row contains number of apps pre-installed. The order Search, you can discover movies and shows from
of these apps are according to business agreements your services and popular apps. Sign in to your
with content service providers. In this row you will Google Account to get personalised
also find the Apps, like Smart TV Collection, Watch recommendations from your streaming services
TV, TV Guide, Media and others. based on what you have watched and what interests
you.
Live TV
Live TV channel shows the currently running New look, new navigation
programmes from the installed channels. Decide what to watch next with easy-to-use
navigation. Browse your personalised
Help channel
recommendations, pick up where you left off, or
This channel contains "How to…" tutorial videos to let quickly find a certain app using the new tab system.
you know how to unbox, how to connect external
devices, how to install channel, etc. Discover personalised recommendations
Browse shows and movies that you will love on all
YouTube channel
your favourite media services. Sign in to your Google
This channel contains your Recommended, Account to get started.
Subscriptions or Trending YouTube videos.
Get recommendations across Google
Customize channels
Your services are saved to your Google Account so
Click the CUSTOMIZE CHANNELS button to add and you can get better recommendations across Google.
remove channels from your Home screen.

2.3
Accessing settings from Home
Apps and Smart TV
You can access All Settings menu via the icon at the
top right corner. You can also find the Frequent Collection
settings menu and common menu items in the Philips
TV Menu, which can be invoked directly from the Apps
remote control. The Apps tab of Home screen contains all installed
System bar on Home screen Apps that come with the TV and the Apps you have

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installed from Smart TV Collection or Google Play™
Store. You can also install and add more apps as
favourite from the Apps tab.

Smart TV Collection
All your premium apps are available within the Smart
TV Collection app. Launch it using the banner on the
Favourite apps row. The Smart TV Collection app will
also contain recommendations for new Apps and
more.

2.4

Open the Home Screen


To open the Home screen and open an item…
1 - Press  HOME.
2 - Select an item and press OK to open or start it.
3 - Press  Back continuously or press  HOME
can go back to Home screen.
When opening the Home screen, the background
application/content playback will stop. You have to
select the application or content from the Home
screen to resume.

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3 accident or injury.

Setting Up 3.3
3.1 Tips on Placement
Read Safety • Position the TV where light does not shine directly
on the screen.
Read the safety instructions first before you use the
• Dim lighting conditions in the room for best
TV.
Ambilight effect.
To read the instructions, in Help, press the colour • The ideal distance to watch TV is 2 to 5 times its
key  Keywords and look up Safety Instructions. diagonal screen size. When seated, your eyes should
be level with the centre of the screen.
• When wall mounted, position the TV up to 15 cm
3.2 away from the wall.
TV Stand and Wall Mounting
TV Stand
You can find the instructions for mounting the TV
stand in the Quick Start Guide that came with the TV.
In case you lost this guide, you can download it from
www.philips.com/TVsupport. Note:

Use the product type number of the TV to look for Please keep the TV away from dust-producing
the Quick Start Guide to download. sources such as stoves. It is suggested to clean the
dust regularly to avoid getting dust into the TV.

Wall Mounting 3.4

Your TV is also prepared for a VESA-compliant wall Power Cable


mount bracket (sold separately).
Use the following VESA code when purchasing the • Insert the power cable into the POWER connector
wall mount . . . on the back of the TV.
• Make sure the power cable is securely inserted in
the connector.
• Make sure that the power plug, in the wall socket, is
accessible at all times.
• When you unplug the power cable, always pull the
plug, never pull the cable.

• 48OLED707
VESA MIS-F 300x300, M6 (min.: 10mm, max.:15mm)
• 55OLED707
VESA MIS-F 300x300, M6 (min.: 10mm, max.:15mm)
• 65OLED707
VESA MIS-F 300x300, M6 (min.: 10mm, max.:15mm)

Caution Although this TV has a very low standby power


consumption, unplug the power cable to save energy
Wall mounting the TV requires special skills and
if you do not use the TV for a long period of time.
should only be performed by qualified personnel. The
TV wall mounting should meet safety standards For more information, in Help, press the colour
according to the TVs weight. Also read the safety key  Keywords and look up Switching On for
precautions before positioning the TV. more information on switching the TV on or off.
TP Vision Europe B.V. bears no responsibility for
improper mounting or any mounting that results in

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3.5

Antenna Cable
Insert the antenna plug firmly into
the Antenna socket at the back of the TV.
You can connect your own antenna or an antenna
signal from an antenna distribution system. Use an
IEC Coax 75 Ohm RF antenna connector.
Use this antenna connection for DVB-T and DVB-C
input signals.

3.6

Satellite Dish
Attach the satellite F-type connector to the satellite
connection SAT at the back of the TV.

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4 Search key may launch the  Google Assistant™ ,
you can press  Back key to exit.
Remote Control
4.1 Top (for UK models)
Key Overview
Top

1 -  Standby / On
To switch the TV on or back to Standby.
2-
To select one of the Ambilight style.
1 -  Standby / On
To switch the TV on or back to Standby. 3-
To launch the Amazon prime video App.
2-
To select one of the Ambilight style. 4- 
To open the Netflix App directly. With the TV switched
3-
on or from standby.
To launch the Amazon prime video App.
• If you have a Netflix membership subscription, you
4- 
can enjoy Netflix on this TV. Your TV must be
To open the Netflix App directly. With the TV switched
connected to the Internet.
on or from standby.
• To open Netflix, press  to open the Netflix
• If you have a Netflix membership subscription, you App. You can open Netflix immediately from a TV in
can enjoy Netflix on this TV. Your TV must be standby.
connected to the Internet. www.netflix.com
• To open Netflix, press  to open the Netflix
5 -  Quick Menu/MENU
App. You can open Netflix immediately from a TV in
To open the Quick Menu with typical TV functions.
standby.
Hold the MENU key to show the Gaming control bar
www.netflix.com
when game signal detected and game mode enabled.
5 -  Quick Menu/MENU
6 - Freeview Play
To open the Quick Menu with typical TV functions.
To launch Freeview Play.
Hold the MENU key to show the Gaming control bar
when game signal detected and game mode enabled. 7- 
To launch the Rakuten TV App.
6 -  Smart TV Collection
To launch Smart TV Collection App. 8 -  SOURCES
To open or close the Sources menu.
7- 
To launch the Rakuten TV App. 9 -  Search
To start the Google search.
8 -  SOURCES
* Note: When specific TV apps running, pressing
To open or close the Sources menu.
Search key may launch the  Google Assistant™ ,
9 -  Search you can press  Back key to exit.
To start the Google search.
* Note: When specific TV apps running, pressing the

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Middle

1 - OK key
To confirm a selection or setting. To open the channel
list while watching TV.
1 - OK key
To confirm a selection or setting. To open the channel 2 -  Back
list while watching TV. To switch back to the previous channel you selected.
To return to previous menu.
2 -  Back
To go back to the previous App/Internet page.
To switch back to the previous channel you selected.
To return to previous menu. 3 - Playback and Record
To go back to the previous App/Internet page. • Play , to playback.
• Pause , to pause playback
3 - Playback and Record
• Stop , to stop playback
• Play , to playback.
• Rewind , to rewind
• Pause , to pause playback
• Fast forward , to go fast forward
• Stop , to stop playback
• Record , to start recording
• Rewind , to rewind
• Fast forward , to go fast forward 4 -     Colour keys
• Record , to start recording Direct selection of options. Blue key , opens Help.
4 -     Colour keys 5 - Arrow / navigation keys
Direct selection of options. Blue key , opens Help. To navigate up, down, left or right.
5 - Arrow / navigation keys 6 -  HOME
To navigate up, down, left or right. To open the Home menu.
6 -  HOME 7 -  TV Guide
To open the Home menu. To open or close the TV Guide.
7 -  TV Guide / Channel list
To open or close the TV Guide. Long press to open
the channel list. Bottom

Middle (for UK models)

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Prese + or - to adjust the volume level.

3 - Number keys
To select a channel directly.
4 -  Channel list
To open the channel list.
5 -  Channel
Prese + or - to switch to the next or previous channel
in the channel list. To open the next or previous page
in Text/Teletext.
6 -  Mute
To mute the sound or to restore it.
7 -  OPTIONS
1 -  - EXIT To open or close the options menu.
To switch back to watch TV or to stop an interactive
TV application.
4.2
2 -  Volume
Prese + or - to adjust the volume level. IR Sensor
3 - Number keys The TV can receive commands from a remote control
To select a channel directly. that uses IR (infrared) to send commands. If you use
such a remote control, always make sure you point
4 - TEXT the remote control at the infrared sensor on the front
To open or close Text/Teletext. of the TV.
5 -  Channel
 Warning
Prese + or - to switch to the next or previous channel
in the channel list. To open the next or previous page Do not put any objects in front of IR sensor of the TV,
in Text/Teletext. it may block the IR signal.
6 -  Mute
To mute the sound or to restore it.
4.3
7 -  OPTIONS
To open or close the options menu. Batteries
If the TV does not react on a key press on the remote
control, the batteries might be empty.
Bottom (for UK models) To replace the batteries, open the battery
compartment on the back-bottom of the remote
control.
1 - Slide the battery door in the direction shown by
the arrow.
2 - Replace the old batteries with 2 Alkaline, type
AAA-R03-1.5V batteries. Make sure the  and the 
ends of the batteries line up correctly.
3 - Reposition the battery door and slide it back until
it clicks.

1 -  - EXIT
To switch back to watch TV or to stop an interactive
TV application.
2-  Volume

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Remove the batteries if you are not using the remote
control for a long time.
Safely dispose of your old batteries according to the
end of use directions.
For more information, in Help, select Keywords and
look up End of use.

4.4

Cleaning
Your remote control is treated with a scratch-resistant
coating.
To clean the remote control, use a soft damp cloth.
Never use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or
household cleaners on the remote control.

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5 5.2

Switching On and Keys on TV


If you lost the remote control or its batteries are
Off empty, you can still do some basic TV operations.
To open the basic menu…
5.1
1 - With the TV switched on, press the joystick key on
On or Standby the back of the TV to bring up the basic menu.
2 - Press left or right to select  Volume,
Make sure the TV is connected to the mains AC  Channel or  Sources. Select  Demo, to start
power. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC a demo movie.
in connector at the back of the TV. The indicator light 3 - Press up or down to adjust the volume or tune to
at the bottom of the TV lights up. the next or previous channel. Press up or down to go
through the list of sources, including the tuner
Switch on selection. Press the joystick key to start the demo
Press  on the remote control to switch the TV movie.
on. Alternatively, press  HOME. You can also 4 - The menu will disappear automatically.
press the small joystick key on the back of the TV to To switch the TV on standby, select  and press the
switch the TV on in case you can't find the remote joystick key.
control or its batteries are empty.

Switch to standby
To switch the TV to standby, press  on the remote
control. You can also press the small joystick key on
the back of the TV.

In standby mode, the TV is still connected to the


mains power but consumes very little energy.
To switch off the TV completely, disconnect the
power plug.
When disconnecting the power plug, always pull the
power plug, never the cord. Ensure that you have full
access to the power plug, power cord and outlet
socket at all times.

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6
Open a Channel List
Channels Next to the list with all channels, you can select a
filtered list or you can select one of the favourite lists
6.1 you created.
Install Channels To open the current channel list…
1 - Press , to switch to TV.
For more information, in Help, press the colour
2 - Press OK to open the current channel list.
key  Keywords and look up Channel, Antenna
3 - Press  Back to close the channel list.
Installation or Channel, Installation.
To select one of the channel lists…
1 - With a channel list open on screen,
6.2
press  OPTIONS.
Channel Lists 2 - Select Select Channel List and press OK.
3 - In the list menu, select one of the available
channel lists and press OK.
About Channel Lists
Alternatively, you can select the list name at the top
After a channel installation, all channels appear on of the channel list and press OK to open the list
the All channel list. The channels displayed in All menu.
Channel list is listed based on genre*. For example:
Premium, Premium News, Premium Local, Children,
Sport, etc. The Premium genre are top broadcast
channels positioned with market share above 3%.
Channels are shown with their name and logo if this
Search for a Channel
information is available. You can search for a channel to find it in a long list of
With a channel list selected, press the channels.
arrows  (up) or  (down) to select a channel, The TV can search for a channel within one of the 2
then press OK to watch the selected channel. You main channel lists - the Antenna or Cable channel list.
only tune to the channels in that list when using 
 or   keys. To search for a channel…

* Note: The listed by genre function is only apply to 1 - Press .


Germany. 2 - Press OK to open the current channel list.
3 - Press  OPTIONS.
Channel icons 4 - Select Select Channel List and press OK.
After an Automatic Channel Update of the channel 5 - Select Filter Antenna Channels or Filter Cable
list, newly found channels are marked with Channels and press OK.
a  (star). 6 - Select Search Channel and press OK to open
If you lock a channel, it will be marked with a text field.You can use the remote control keyboard
a  (lock). (if available) or the on-screen keyboard to enter text.
7 - Enter a number, a name or part of a name and
Radio stations select Apply and press OK. The TV will search for
matching channel names in the list you selected.
If digital broadcasting is available, digital radio
stations are installed during installation. Switch to a Search results are listed as a channel list – see the list
radio channel just like you switch to a TV channel. name at the top. The search will return the matching
channel name with the result arranged in alphabetical
This TV can receive digital television standard DVB. TV
order. The search results disappear once you select
may not work properly with some operators of digital
another channel list or close the list with search
television, non-compliance with requirements of the
results.
standard in full.

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6.3 1 - Press .
2 - Press OK to open the channel list. If necessary
Channel List sorting change the channel list.
3 - Select the channel you want to lock.
You can do channel list sorting with all channels. You 4 - Press  OPTIONS and select Lock
can set the channel list to show only TV channels or Channel and press OK.
only Radio stations. For Antenna/Cable channels you 5 - Enter your 4 digit PIN code if the TV asks for it. A
can set the list to show the Free-to-Air or the locked channel is marked with a  (lock).
Scrambled channels. 6 - Press  (left) to go back one step or
To set a filter on a list with all channels… press  Back to close the menu.

1 - Press . To unlock a channel…


2 - Press OK to open the current channel list. 1 - Press .
3 - Press  OPTIONS. 2 - Press OK to open the channel list. If necessary
4 - Select Select Channel List and press OK. change the channel list.
5 - Select Filter Antenna Channels or Filter Cable 3 - Select the channel you want to unlock.
Channels according to the list you want to filter, and 4 - Press  OPTIONS and select Unlock
press OK. Channel and press OK.
6 - In the Options menu, select the filter you want 5 - Enter your 4 digit PIN code if the TV asks for it.
and press OK to activate. The name of the filter 6 - Press  (left) to go back one step or
appears as part of the channel list name on top of the press  Back to close the menu.
channel list.
7 - Press  (left) to go back one step or press  to If you lock or unlock channels in a channel list, you
close the menu. only have to enter the PIN code just once until you
close the channel list.
For more information, in Help, press the colour
6.4 key  Keywords and look up Child Lock for more
Watching channels information.

Tune to a Channel Parental Rating


To start watching TV channels, press . The TV tunes To prevent children from watching a programme not
to the channel you last watched. suitable for their age, you can set an age rating.
Switch Channels Digital channels can have their programmes age
To switch channels, press   or  . rated. When the age rating of a programme is equal to
If you know the channel number, type in the number or higher than the age you have set as age rating for
with the number keys. Press OK after you entered your child, the programme will be locked. To watch a
the number to switch immediately. locked programme, you must enter the Parental
Rating (only available for certain countries) code first.
If the information is available from the Internet, the TV
shows the current programme name and details To set an age rating…
followed by the next programme name and details. 1 - Select Settings > Child Lock > Parental
Rating and press OK.
Previous channel
2 - Enter a 4-digit Child lock code. If you did not set
To switch back to the previously tuned channel, a code yet, select Set Code in Child Lock. Enter a
press  Back. 4-digit Child lock code and confirm. Now you can set
an age rating.
You can also tune to channels from a Channel List.
3 - Back in Parental Rating, select the age and
press OK.
4 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
Lock a Channel the menu.
To switch off the parental age rating, select None.
Lock and Unlock a Channel
However, in some countries you must set an age
To prevent children from watching a channel, you can rating.
lock a channel. To watch a locked channel, you must For some broadcasters/operators, the TV only locks
enter the 4 digit Child Lock PIN code first. You programmes with a higher rating. The parental age
cannot lock programmes from connected devices. rating is set for all channels.
To lock a channel…

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Channel Options Subtitle Language

Preferred Subtitle Languages


Open Options
A digital broadcast can offer several subtitle
While watching a channel, you can set some options.
languages for a programme. You can set a preferred
Depending on the type of channel you are watching primary and secondary subtitle language. If subtitles
(analogue or digital) or depending on the TV settings in one of these languages are available, the TV will
you made, some options are available. For example, show the subtitles you selected.
the Screen off option is only available for radio
To set the primary and secondary subtitle language…
channels. It is suggested to turn off the TV screen for
saving energy and protecting the screen. 1 - Go to  Settings > Region and Language and
press OK.
To open the options menu…
2 - Select Languages > Primary
1 - While watching a channel, press  OPTIONS. Subtitles or Secondary Subtitles.
2 - Press  OPTIONS again to close. 3 - Select the language you need and press OK.
4 - Press  (left) to go back one step or
press  Back to close the menu.
Subtitles

Switch On Select a Subtitle Language


Digital broadcasts can have subtitles for their If none of the preferred subtitle languages are
programmes. available, you can select another subtitle language if
To show the subtitles… available. If no subtitle languages are available, you
cannot select this option.
Press  OPTIONS and select Subtitles.
To select a subtitle language when none of your
You can switch subtitles On or Off. Alternatively preferred languages are available…
you can select Automatic.
1 - Press  OPTIONS.
Automatic 2 - Select Subtitle Language and select one of the
If language information is part of the digital broadcast languages as subtitles temporarily.
and the broadcasted programme is not in your
language (the language set on TV), the TV can show
subtitles automatically in one of your preferred Audio Language
subtitle languages. One of these subtitle languages
must also be part of the broadcast. Preferred Audio Language

You can select your preferred subtitle languages A digital broadcast can offer several audio languages
in Subtitle Language. (spoken languages) for a programme. You can set a
preferred primary and secondary audio language. If
audio in one of these languages is available, the TV
Subtitles from Text will switch to the audio language.
To set the primary and secondary audio language…
If you tune to an analogue channel, you need to
make the subtitles available for each channel 1 - Go to  Settings > Region and Language and
manually. press OK.
2 - Select Languages > Primary
1 - Switch to a channel and press TEXT to open
Audio or Secondary Audio.
Text.
3 - Select the language you need and press OK.
2 - Enter the page number for subtitles.
4 - Press  (left) to go back one step or
3 - Press TEXT again, to close Text.
press  Back to close the menu.
If you select On in the Subtitle menu when watching
this analogue channel, subtitles will be shown if
available. Select an Audio Language
To know if a channel is analogue or digital, switch to
the channel and open Information in  OPTIONS. If none of the preferred audio languages are
available, you can select another audio language if
available. If no audio languages are available, you
cannot select this option.

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To select an audio language when none of your press OK to view general information of the
preferred languages are available… programme.
3 - To close this screen, press  Back to go back to
1 - Press  OPTIONS.
channel list.
2 - Select Audio Language and select one of the
languages as audio temporarily.

Mono / Stereo
Common Interface You can switch the sound of an analogue channel to
Mono or Stereo.
If you installed a CAM in the Common Interface slot,
you can view the CAM and operator information or do To switch to Mono or Stereo…
some CAM related settings.
1 - Tune to an analoge channel.
To view the CAM information… 2 - Press  OPTIONS, select Mono/Stereo and
press  (right).
1 - Press  SOURCES.
3 - Select Mono or Stereo and press OK.
2 - Select the channel type you are using the CAM
4 - Press  (left) to go back one step or
for Watch TV.
press  Back to close the menu.
3 - Press  OPTIONS and select Common
Interface.
4 - Select the TV operator of the CAM and press OK.
The following screens come from the TV operator. Reorder Channels
Only in a Favourites List you can change the
HbbTV on this Channel sequence of channels (reorder).
To change the sequence of channels…
If you want to avoid access to HbbTV pages on a
specific channel, you can block the HbbTV pages for 1 - Open the Favourites List you want to reorder.
this channel only. 2 - Press  OPTIONS, select Reorder
Channels and press OK.
Switch on HbbTV 3 - In the Favourites List, select the channel you
Select Settings > General want to reorder and press OK.
settings > Advanced > HbbTV and Operator Apps 4 - With the  (up) or  (down) keys move the
settings > HbbTV > On. channel where you want it.
5 - Press OK to confirm the new location.
6 - You can reorder channels with the same method
until you close the Favourites List with the  Back
Programme Info
key.
View programme details
To call up the details of the selected programme… 6.5
1 - Tune to the channel. Favourite Channels
2 - Press  OPTIONS, select Programme Info and
press OK.
3 - To close this screen, press OK. About Favourite Channels
On Programme Info, press the colour In a favourite channel list, you can collect the
key  SCHEDULED to enter the scheduled channels you like.
recording list, or press the colour
You can create 8 different lists of favourite channels
key  OVERVIEW to get the channel overview
for easy channel zapping. You can name each
information.
Favourites List individually. Only in a Favourites List
you can reorder channels.
With a Favourites List selected, press the
View programme information from channel list arrows  (up) or  (down) to select a channel,
then press OK to watch the selected channel. You
To call up the programme information from channel only tune to the channels in that list when using 
list…  or   keys.
1 - Tune to the channel, press OK or  Channel list
to open the channel list.
2 - Press  OPTIONS, select Programme Info and

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Create a Favourites List Edit Favourites
To create a favourite channels list… To add a consecutive range of channels to a
Favourites List in one go, you can use Edit favourites.
1 - Press , to switch to TV.
2 - Press OK to open the current channel list. To add a range of channels…
3 - Press  OPTIONS.
1 - Open the Favourites List where you want to add a
4 - Select Create Favourites List and press OK.
range of channels.
5 - In the list at the left, select a channel you want as
2 - Press  OPTIONS, select Edit favourites and
a favourite and press OK. Channels come in the list at
press OK.
the right in the order you add them. To undo, select
3 - In the list at the left select the first channel of the
the channel in the list at the left and
range you want to add and press OK.
press OK again.
4 - Press  (down) to select the last channel of the
6 - If necessary, you can go on selecting and adding
range you want to add. The channels are marked at
channels as favourites.
the right.
7 - To finish adding channels, press  Back.
5 - Press OK to add this range of channels and
The TV will ask to rename the Favourites List. You can confirm.
use the on-screen keyboard.
You can also start creating a Favourites List from Edit
1 - Use the on-screen keyboard to delete the favourites.
current name and enter a new name.
2 - When done, select Close and press OK.
The TV will switch to the newly created Favourites Rename a Favourites List
List.
To rename a Favourites List…
You can add a range of channels in one go or start a
Favourites List by duplicating the channel list with all 1 - Open the Favourite List you want to rename.
channels and removing the channels you do not 2 - Press  OPTIONS, select Rename Favourites
want. List and press OK.
3 - Use the on-screen keyboard to delete the current
The channels in the Favourites List are renumbered.
name and enter a new name.
4 - When done, select Close and press OK.
5 - Press  Back to close the channel list.
Add a Range of Channels
To add a consecutive range of channels to a
Favourites List in one go, you can use Select Range. Remove a Favourites List
To add a range of channels… To remove a Favourites List…
1 - Open the Favourites List where you want to add a 1 - Open the Favourites List you want to remove.
range of channels. 2 - Press  OPTIONS, select Remove Favourites
2 - Press  OPTIONS, select Select Range and List and press OK.
press OK. 3 - Confirm to remove the list.
3 - In the list at the left select the first channel of the 4 - Press  Back to close the channel list.
range you want to add and press OK.
4 - Press  (down) to select the last channel of the
range you want to add. The channels are marked at
the left.
Reorder Channels
5 - Press OK to add this range of channels and Only in a Favourites List you can change the
confirm. sequence of channels (reorder).
You can also start creating a Favourites List from To change the sequence of channels…
Select Range.
1 - Open the Favourites List you want to reorder.
2 - Press  OPTIONS, select Reorder
Channels and press OK.
3 - In the Favourites List, select the channel you
want to reorder and press OK.
4 - With the  (up) or  (down) keys move the
channel where you want it.
5 - Press OK to confirm the new location.

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6 - You can reorder channels with the same method 1 - Open a Text page and press OK.
until you close the Favourites List with the  Back 2 - Select a word or number with the arrow keys.
key. 3 - Press OK again to jump immediately to the next
occurence of this word or number.
4 - Press OK again to jump to the subsequent
occurence.
Favourites List on TV Guide 5 - To stop searching, press  (up) until nothing is
You can link the TV Guide for your Favourite List. selected.
Text from a connected device
1 - While watching a TV channel, long press  >
Select channel List. Some devices that receive TV channels can also offer
2 - Select a Favourites List and press OK. Text.
3 - Press  TV GUIDE to open it. To open Text from a connected device . . .
With the TV Guide you can view a list of the current 1 - Press  SOURCES, select the device and
and scheduled TV programmes of your favourite press OK.
channels. Along with your favourite channels, the first 2 - While watching a channel on the device,
3 most used channels from the broadcasters’ default press  OPTIONS, select Show Device Keys and
list will be appended after your favourite channels for select the  key and press OK.
your preview. You need to add these channels into 3 - Press  Back to hide the device keys.
your favourite list to enable its operation (refer to "TV 4 - To close Text, press  Back again.
Guide" chapter). Digital Text (UK only)
Some digital broadcasters offer dedicated Digital Text
On each page of TV Guide, there is a "Did you know"
or interactive TV on their digital TV channels. This
grid inserted on your favourite channel list. The "Did
includes normal Text using the number, colour and
you know"-channel provides useful tips to improve
arrow keys to select and navigate.
the way you use your TV.
To close Digital Text, press  Back.
* The teletext can only be reached when the channels
6.6
are installed directly on the TV’s internal tuner and
Text / Teletext the set is on TV mode. If a set-top box is being used,
the teletext will be unavailable via TV. In that case,
the set-top box’s teletext can be used instead.
Text Pages
To open Text/Teletext press TEXT, while you are
watching TV channels. Text Options
To close Text, press TEXT again.
In Text/Teletext, press  OPTIONS to select the
Select a Text page following…
To select a page . . . • Freeze page / Unfreeze page
1 - Enter the page number with the number keys. To start or stop the automatic rotation of subpages.
2 - Use the arrow keys to navigate. • Dual screen / Full screen
3 - Press a colour key to select a colour-coded To show the TV channel and Text alongside each
subject at the bottom of the screen. other.
Text sub-pages • T.O.P. overview
To open T.O.P. Text.
A Text page number can hold several subpages. The • Enlarge / Normal view
subpage numbers are shown on a bar next to the To enlarge the Text page for comfortable reading.
main page number. • Reveal
To select a subpage, press  or . To unhide hidden information on a page.
• Language
T.O.P. Text pages
To switch the group of characters that Text uses to
Some broadcasters offer T.O.P. Text. display correctly.
To open T.O.P. Text pages within Text, • Text 2.5
press  OPTIONS and select T.O.P. Overview. To activate the Text 2.5 for more colours and better
graphics.
Search Text
You can select a word and scan Text for all
occurences of this word.

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If a TV channel offers HbbTV pages, you must first
Text Setup switch on HbbTV in the TV settings to view the pages.

Text language  Settings > General settings > Advanced >


HbbTV and Operator Apps settings > HbbTV > On.
Some digital TV broadcasters have several Text
languages available.
To set your primary and secondary Text language . . .
Use iTV
1 - Select  Settings > Region and language and
press  (right) to enter the menu. Open iTV pages
2 - Select Language > Primary Text or Secondary
Text and press OK. Most channels that offer HbbTV or iTV invite you to
3 - Select your preferred Text languages. press the colour key  (red) or OK key to open
4 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close their interactive programme.
the menu.
Navigate iTV pages
Text 2.5
You can use the arrow and colour keys, the number
If available, Text 2.5 offers more colours and better keys and the  Back key to navigate the iTV pages.
graphics. Text 2.5 is activated as a standard factory You can use the  (Play),  (Pause) and  (Stop)
setting. keys to watch videos within iTV pages.
To switch off Text 2.5…
Digital Text (UK only)
1 - Press TEXT.
2 - With Text/Teletext open on screen, To open Digital Text, press TEXT. To close,
press  OPTIONS. press  Back.
3 - Select Text 2.5 > Off and press OK.
Close iTV pages
4 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
the menu. Most iTV pages inform you which key to use to close.
To force an iTV page to close, switch to the next TV
channel and press  Back.
6.7

Interactive TV
About iTV
With interactive TV, some digital broadcasters
combine their normal TV programme with information
or entertainment pages. On some pages, you can
respond to a programme or vote, do online shopping
or pay for a video-on-demand programme.

HbbTV, MHEG, . . .
Broadcasters use various interactive TV systems :
HbbTV (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV) or iTV
(Interactive TV - MHEG). Interactive TV is sometimes
referred to as Digital Text or Red button. But each
system is distinct.
Visit the broadcaster's Internet website for more
information.

What You Need


Interactive TV is only available on digital TV channels.
To enjoy the full benefits of Interactive TV, you need
a high-speed (broadband) Internet connection to the
TV.

HbbTV

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7 the package you need. Some packages offer
a Quick or Full install for their available channels,
Channel Installation select one or the other. The TV will install the satellite
channels and radio stations.
7.1 9 - To store the satellite setup and installed channels
and radio stations, select Finish.
Satellite Installation
About Installing Satellites Satellite Installation Settings
Up to 4 Satellites The satellite installation settings are preset according
your country. These settings determine how the TV
You can install up to 4 satellites (4 LNBs) on this TV. searches and installs satellites and its channels. You
Select the exact number of satellites you wish to can always change these settings.
install at the start of the installation. This will speed up
the installation. To change the satellite installation settings…

Unicable 1 - Start the satellite installation.


2 - On the screen where you can start searching for
You can use a Unicable system* to connect the satellites, select Settings and press OK.
antenna dish to the TV. You can select Unicable for 3 - Select the number of satellites you want to install
up to 4 satellites at the start of the installation. or select one of the Unicable systems. When you
* Note: supports Unicable 1 (EN50494) and Unicable 2 select Unicable, you can choose the User Band
(EN50607/JESS). Numbers and enter the User Band Frequencies for
each tuner.
4 - When you're done, select Next and press OK.
5 - On the Settings menu, press the colour
Start the Installation key  Done to return to the screen to start
searching for satellites.
Make sure your satellite dish is connected correctly
Homing Transponder and LNB
and is perfectly aligned before you start the
installation. In some countries, you can adjust the expert settings
for homing transponder and each LNB. Only use or
To start the satellite installation…
change these settings when a normal installation fails.
1 - Select Settings > Channels > Satellite If you have non-standard satellite equipment, you
Installation and press OK. Enter your PIN code if can use these settings to overrule the standard
necessary. settings. Some providers might give you some
2 - Select Search for Satellite and press OK. transponder or LNB valeus which you can enter here.
3 - Select Search and press OK. TV will search for
satellites.
4 - Select Install and press OK. The TV shows the
current satellite installation setup. Satellite CAMs
If you want to change this setup, select Settings.
If you use a CAM – a Conditional Access Module with
If you don't want to change the setup, select Search.
a smart card – to watch satellite channels, we
Go to step 5.
recommend to do the satellite installation with the
CAM inserted in the TV.
5 - In Installation System, select the number of
satellites you want to install or select one of the Most CAMs are used to descramble channels.
Unicable systems. When you select Unicable, you Newest generation CAMs can install all the satellite
can choose the User Band Numbers and enter the channels by themselves on your TV. The CAM will
User Band Frequencies for each tuner. In some invite you to install its satellite(s) and channels. These
countries, you can adjust some expert settings for CAMs not only install and descramble the channels
each LNB in More Settings. but also handle regular channel updates.
6 - The TV will search for the satellites available on
the alignment of your antenna dish. This may take a
few minutes. If a satellite is found, its name and
reception strength are shown on screen.
7 - When the TV found the satellites you need,
select Install.
8 - If a satellite offers Channel Packages, the TV will
show the available packages for that satellite. Select

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Channel Packages User Band Frequency

Next to the unique user band number, the built-in


Satellite operators can offer channel packages that
satellite receiver needs the frequency of the selected
bundle free channels (free-to-air) and offer a sorting
user band number. These frequencies are mostly
that suits a country. Some satellites offer subscription
shown next to the user band number on a Unicable
packages - a collection of channels you pay for.
switchbox.
If you choose a subscription package, the TV might
ask you to select a Quick or Full installation.
Select Quick to install the channels of the package
only or select Full to install the package and all Manual Channel Update
other available channels too. We recommend a Quick
You can always start an channel update yourself.
installation for subscription packages. If you have
additional satellites that are not part of your To start a channel update manually…
subscription package, we recommend a Full
1 - Select Settings > Channels > Satellite
installation. All installed channels are put in the
Installation and press OK.
channels list All.
2 - Select Search for Channels and press OK.
3 - Select Update Channels and press OK. The TV
will start updating. The update may take a few
Unicable Setup minutes.
4 - Follow the instructions on screen. The update
The Unicable System may take a few minutes.
5 - Select Finish and press OK.
You can use a Single Cable system or Unicable
system* to connect the antenna dish to the TV. A
Single Cable system uses one cable to connect the
satellite dish to all satellite tuners in its system. A Manual Installation
Single Cable system is typically used in apartment
Manual Installation is intended for expert users.
buildings. If you use a Unicable system, the TV will ask
you to assign a user band number and corresponding You can use Manual Installation to quickly add new
frequency during the installation. You can install up to channels from a satellite transponder. You need to
4 satellites with Unicable on this TV. know the frequency and polarization of the
transponder. The TV will install all channels of that
If you notice some missing channels after a Unicable
transponder. If the transponder was installed before,
installation, another installation might have been
all its channels - the former and the new ones - are
done at the same moment on the Unicable system.
moved to the end of the channel list All.
Do the installation again to install the missing
You cannot use Manual installation if you need to
channels.
change the number of satellites. If this is needed, you
* Note: supports Unicable 1 (EN50494) and Unicable 2 have to do a complete installation with Install
(EN50607/JESS). Satellites.
To install a transponder…

User Band Number 1 - Select Settings > Channels > Satellite


Installation and press OK.
In a Unicable system, each connected satellite tuner 2 - Select Manual Installation and press  (right)
must be numbered (e.g. 0, 1, 2 or 3, etc.). to enter the menu.
3 - If you have more than 1 satellite installed,
You can find the available user bands and their
select LNB for which you want to add channels.
number on the Unicable switchbox. User band is
4 - Set the Polarisation you need. If you set
sometimes shortened as UB. There are Unicable
the Symbol Rate Mode to Manual, you can enter
switchboxes that offer 4 or 8 user bands. If you select
the symbol rate in Symbol Rate manually.
Unicable in the settings, the TV will ask you to assign
5 - Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust
the unique user band number for each built-in
the frequency, and select Done.
satellite tuners. A satellite tuner cannot have the same
6 - Select Search and press OK. The signal
user band number as another satellite tuner in the
strenght is shown on screen.
Unicable system.
7 - If you want to store the channels of a new
transponder, select Store and press OK.
8 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
the menu.

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the channel package.
Homing Transponder and LNB
I cannot remove a satellite
In some countries, you can adjust the expert settings
• Subscription packages do not allow removing a
for homing transponder and each LNB. Only use or
satellite. To remove the satellite, you have to do a
change these settings when a normal installation fails.
complete installation again and select another
If you have non-standard satellite equipment, you
package.
can use these settings to overrule the standard
settings. Some providers might give you some Sometimes the reception is poor
transponder or LNB values which you can enter here.
• Check if the satellite dish is solidly mounted. Strong
LNB Power winds can move the dish.
• Snow and rain can degrade the reception.
By default, LNB Power is set to Automatic.

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By default, the Tone is set to Automatic. HD+ OpApp
Low LO Frequency / High LO Frequency HD+ OpApp
The local oscillator frequencies are set to standard HD+ OpApp* is an app provided by HD+ for Germany
values. Adjust the values only in case of exceptional users that can run a virtual set-top box on TV. The
equipment that needs different values. app has the applications and features that you
previously needed a physical set-top box to access.
You need internet connection and accept the Philips
Problems Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy and Smart TV Terms
of Use to install the HD+ OpApp. You can install the
The TV cannot find the satellites I want or the TV
App either using the Apps Screen or the Search for
installs the same satellite twice satellites option in the Settings Menu.
• Make sure that the correct number of satellites is set If the HD+ OpApp cannot be downloaded or installed,
in Settings at the start of the installation. You can set you may try to download again later. If problem
the TV to search for One, Two or 3/4 satellites. persists, please contact HD+.
A dual head LNB cannot find a second satellite Once the HD+ OpApp has been installed successfully,
you can start the free period. Please switch the
• If the TV finds one satellite but cannot find a second
source to Watch Satellite after the installation. If you
one, turn the dish a few degrees. Align the dish to get
have been using a CAM Module for HD+ before, you
the strongest signal on the first satellite. Check the
can remove it now. If a CICAM is inserted in the TV, it
signal strength indicator of the first satellite on screen.
will not be used to descramble the signal when you
With the first satellite set at the strongest signal, select
are watching a satellite channel.
Search again to find the second satellite.
• Make sure the settings are set to Two Satellites. After HD+ OpApp is installed, there are some features
will be affected.
Changing the installation settings did not solve my
problem • Recording and reminder functionalities are not
allowed for satellite channels.
• All settings, satellites and channels are only stored • Favourite list is only available in Antenna/Cable.
at the end of the installation when you finish. • The channel selection, TV Guide, channel
All satellite channels are gone information are replaced by the OpApp user interface
• Satellite channels renaming and cloning will be
• If you use a Unicable system, make sure you disabled.
assigned two unique user band numbers for both
built-in tuners in the Unicable settings. It might be * Note: HD+ OpApp is only available for HD+
that another satellite receiver in your Unicable system subscriber and the country setting is Germany.
is using the same user band number.
Some satellite channels seem to have disappeared
from the channel list
• If some channels seem to be gone or displaced, the
broadcaster might have changed the transponder
location of these channels. To restore the channel
positions in the channel list, you can try an update of

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2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary.
M7 TV App 3 - Select Automatic Channel Update and
press OK.
M7 TV App 4 - Select Off and press OK.
M7 TV App* is an app provided by M7 subscribers that 5 - Press  (left) to go back one step or
can run a virtual set-top box on TV. The app has the press  Back to close the menu.
applications and features that you previously needed When new channels are found or if channels are
a physical set-top box to access. updated or removed, a message is shown at TV start
You need internet connection and accept the Philips up. To avoid this message to appear after every
Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy and Smart TV Terms channel update, you can switch it off.
of Use to install the M7 TV App. You can install the To switch off the message…
App either using the Apps Screen or the Search for
satellites option in the Settings Menu. 1 - Select Settings > Channels > Antenna/Cable
Installation or Antenna Installation and press OK.
If the M7 TV App cannot be downloaded or installed, 2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary.
you may try to download again later. If problem 3 - Select Channel Update Message and press OK.
persists, please contact M7. 4 - Select Off and press OK.
Once the M7 TV App has been installed successfully, 5 - Press  (left) to go back one step or
you can start to receive additional commercial press  Back to close the menu.
channels in HD and UHD quality. Please switch the In certain countries, the Automatic channel update is
source to Watch Satellite after the installation. If you done while watching TV or on any moment when the
have been using a CAM Module for M7 before, TV is in standby.
continue to use it to descramble the signal when you
are watching a satellite channel.
After M7 TV App is installed, there are some features Manual Channel Update
will be affected.
You can always start an channel update yourself.
• Recording and reminder functionalities are not
allowed for satellite channels. To start a channel update manually…
• Favourite list is only available in Antenna/Cable. 1 - Select Settings > Channels > Antenna/Cable
• The channel selection, TV Guide, channel Installation or Antenna Installation and press OK.
information are replaced by the TV App user 2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary.
interface 3 - Select Search for Channels and press OK.
• Satellite channels renaming and cloning will be 4 - Select Start and press OK.
disabled. 5 - Select Update Digital Channels,
* Note: M7 TV App is only available for M7 select Next and press OK.
subscriber of certain countries only. 6 - Select Start and press OK to update the digital
channels. This can take a few minutes.
7 - Press  (left) to go back one step or
7.2 press  Back to close the menu.

Antenna Installation
Reinstall Channels
Update Channels
Reinstall All Channels
Automatic Channel Update
You can reinstall all channels and leave all other TV
If you receive digital channels, you can set the TV to settings untouched.
automatically update these channels.
If a PIN code is set, you will need to enter this code
Once a day, at 7 AM, the TV updates the channels before you can reinstall channels.
and stores new channels. New channels are stored in
the Channels List and are marked with a  . To reinstall channels…
Channels without a signal are removed. The TV must 1 - Select Settings > Channels > Antenna/Cable
be in standby to automatically update channels. You Installation or Antenna Installation and press OK.
can switch off Automatic Channel Update. 2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary.
To switch off the automatic update… 3 - Select Search for Channels and press OK.
4 - Select Start and press OK.
1 - Select Settings > Channels > Antenna/Cable 5 - Select Reinstall Channels, select Next and
Installation or Antenna Installation and press OK. press OK.

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6 - Select the country where you are now and
Network Frequency Mode
press OK.
7 - Select Next and press OK. If you intend to use the fast Quick Scan method
8 - Select the type of installation you want, Antenna in Frequency Scan to search for channels,
(DVB-T) or Cable (DVB-C) and press OK. select Automatic. The TV will use 1 of the predefined
7 - Select Next and press OK. network frequencies (or HC - homing channel) as
10 - Select the type of channels you want, Digital used by most cable operator in your country.
and Analogue Channels or Only Digital
If you received a specific network frequency value to
Channels and press OK.
search for channels, select Manual.
7 - Select Next and press OK.
12 - Select Start and press OK to update the
digital channels. This can take a few minutes.
13 - Press  (left) to go back one step or Network Frequency
press  Back to close the menu.
With the Network Frequency Mode set to Manual,
you can enter the network frequency value received
from your cable operator here. To enter the value, use
Reinstall TV the number keys.
You can redo a full TV installation. The TV is
completely reinstalled.
Frequency Scan
To redo a full TV installation…
1 - Select Settings > General Settings > Reinstall Select the method of searching for channels. You can
TV and press OK. select the faster Quick Scan method and use the
2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary. predefined settings used by most cable operator in
3 - Select Yes and press OK to confirm. your country.
4 - The TV will reinstall completely. All settings will If this results in having no channels installed or if
be reset and installed channels will be replaced. The some channels are missing, you can select the
installation can take a few minutes. extended Full Scan method. This method will take
5 - Press  (left) to go back one step or more time to search for and install channels.
press  Back to close the menu.

Frequency Step Size


DVB Settings The TV searches for channels in steps of 8 MHz.
DVB-T or DVB-C Reception If this results in having no channels installed or if
some channels are missing, you can search in smaller
During the channel installation, just before you search steps of 1 MHz. Using the 1MHz steps will take more
for channels, you selected Antenna (DVB-T) or Cable time to search for and install channels.
(DVB-C). Antenna DVB-T searches for terrestrial
analogue channels and digital DVB-T/T2 channels.
Cable DVB-C searches for analogue and digital
Digital Channels
channels available from a cable DVB-C operator.
If you know your cable operator is not offering digital
DVB-C Channel Installation
channels, you can skip searching for digital channels.
For ease of use, all DVB-C settings are set to
automatic.
If your DVB-C operator gave you specific DVB-C Analogue Channels
values, the network ID or network frequency, enter
these values when the TV asks for them during If you know your cable operator is not offering
installation. analogue channels, you can skip searching for
analogue channels.
Channel Number Conflicts
In some countries, different TV channels
(broadcasters) might have the same channel number. Free / Scrambled
While installing, the TV shows the list with channel
number conflicts. You need to select which TV If you have a subscription and a CAM - Conditional
channel you want to install on a channel number with Access Module for pay TV services, select Free +
multiple TV channels. Scrambled. If you did not subscribe to pay TV
channels or services, you can select Free

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Channels Only . channel, select Done and press OK.
For more information, in Help, press the colour • Store
key  Keywords and look up CAM, Conditional You can store the channel on the current channel
Access Module. number or as a new channel number.
Select Store Current Channel or Store as New
Channel and press OK. The new channel number is
shown briefly.
Reception Quality
You can redo these steps until you have found all
You can check the quality and signal strength of a available analogue TV channels.
digital channel. If you have your own antenna, you
can reposition the antenna to try and improve the
reception. 7.3
To check the reception quality of a digital channel… Channel List Copy
1 - Tune to the channel.
2 - Select Settings > Channels > Antenna/Cable Introduction
Installation or Antenna Installation and press OK.
Enter your PIN code if necessary. Channel List Copy is intended for dealers and expert
3 - Select Digital: Reception Test and press OK. users.
4 - Select Search and press OK. The digital
With Channel List Copy, you can copy the channels
frequency is shown for this channel.
installed on one TV onto another Philips TV of the
5 - Select Search again and press OK to check the
same range. With Channel List Copy, you avoid the
signal quality of this frequency. The test result is
time-consuming channel search by uploading a
shown on screen. You can reposition the antenna or
predefined channel list on a TV. Use a USB flash drive
check the connections to possibly improve the
of minimum 1 GB.
reception.
6 - You can also change the frequency Conditions
yourself. Select the frequency number one by one • Both TVs are from the same year range.
and use the  (up) or  (down) keys to change • Both TVs have the same hardware type. Check the
the value. Select Search and press OK to test the hardware type on the TV type plate on the back of
reception again. the TV.
7 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close • Both TVs have compatible software versions.
the menu. Current channel version
To check the current version of the channel list…

Manual Installation 1 - Select Settings > Channels, select Channel


List Copy, select Current Version and press OK.
Analogue TV channels can be manually installed, 2 - Press OK to close.
channel by channel. Current software version
To install analogue channels manually… To check the cuurent version of the TV software…
1 - Select Settings > Channels > Antenna/Cable 1 - Select Settings > Update Software and
Installation or Antenna Installation and press OK. press  (right) to enter the menu.
Enter your PIN code if necessary. 2 - Select Current Software Info and press OK.
2 - Select Analogue: Manual Installation and 3 - The version, release notes and creation date are
press OK. shown. Also, the Netflix ESN Number is shown if
• System available.
To set up the TV system, select System. 4 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
Select your country or the part of the world where the menu.
you are now and press OK.
• Search Channel
To find a channel, select Search Channel and
press OK. You can enter a frequency yourself to find
a channel or let the TV search for a channel.
Press  (right) to select Search and press OK to
search for a channel automatically. The found
channel is shown on screen and if the reception is
poor, press Search again. If you want to store the

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1 - Verify the country setting of the TV. (To verify this
Copy a Channel List setting, see chapter Reinstall All Channels. Start this
procedure until you reach the country setting.
To copy a channel list…
Press  Back to cancel the installation.)
1 - Switch on the TV. This TV should have channels If the country is correct continue with step 2.
installed. If the country is not correct, you need to start a
2 - Plug in a USB flash drive. reinstallation. See chapter Reinstall All Channels and
3 - Select Settings > Channels > Channel List start the installation. Select the correct country and
Copy and press OK. skip the channels search. Finish the installation. When
4 - Select Copy to USB and press OK. You might done, continue with step 2.
be asked to enter the Child Lock PIN code to copy the 2 - Plug in the USB flash drive that holds the channel
channel list. list of the other TV.
5 - When copying is done, unplug the USB flash 3 - To start the channel list upload, select Settings
drive. > Channels > Channel List Copy > Copy to TV and
6 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close press OK. Enter your PIN code if necessary.
the menu. 4 - The TV notifies you if the channel list is copied to
the TV successfully. Unplug the USB flash drive.
Now you can upload the copied channel list onto
another Philips TV.

Channel List Version


Check the current version of the channel list...
1 - Select Settings > Channels and
press  (right) to enter the menu.
2 - Select Channel List Copy and select Current
Version, then press OK.
3 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
the menu.

Upload a Channel List to TV


To not Installed TVs

Depending on whether your TV is already installed or


not, you must use a different method to upload a
channel list.

To a TV that is not yet installed


1 - Plug in the power plug to start the installation and
select language and country. You can skip the
channel search. Finish the installation.
2 - Plug in the USB flash drive that holds the channel
list of the other TV.
3 - To start the channel list upload, select Settings
> Channels > Channel List Copy > Copy to TV and
press OK. Enter your PIN code if necessary.
4 - The TV notifies you if the channel list is copied to
the TV successfully. Unplug the USB flash drive.

To Installed TVs

Depending on whether your TV is already installed or


not, you must use a different method to upload a
channel list.

To an already installed TV

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8 HDMI ARC and eARC

Connect Devices All of the HDMI connections on the TV have HDMI


ARC (Audio Return Channel).
8.1 If the device, typically a Home Theatre System (HTS),
About Connections soundbar or AV receiver, also has the HDMI ARC
connection, connect it to any of the HDMI
connections on this TV. With the HDMI ARC
Connectivity Guide connection, you do not need to connect the extra
audio cable that sends the sound of the TV picture to
Always connect a device to the TV with the highest the HTS. The HDMI ARC connection combines both
quality connection available. Also, use good quality signals.
cables to ensure a good transfer of picture and
sound. You can use any HDMI connection on this TV to
When you connect a device, the TV recognizes its connect the HTS but ARC is only available for 1
type and gives each device a correct type name. You device/connection at a time
can change the type name if you wish. If a correct HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) is an
type name for a device is set, the TV automatically advancement over the previous ARC. It covers all ARC
switches to the ideal TV settings when you switch to features but with higher bandwidth and speed. eARC
this device in the Sources menu. supports high quality audio transmission up to192kHz,
24-bit, uncompressed 5.1 and 7.1, and 32-channel
uncompressed audio.
Antenna port Note: HDMI eARC is only available on HDMI 2.
Use Ultra High-speed HDMI cable for eARC. Only
If you have a Set-top box (a digital receiver) or one eARC device is available at a time.
Recorder, connect the antenna cables to run the
antenna signal through the Set-top box and/or
Recorder first before it enters the TV. In this way, the
antenna and the Set-top box can send possible
additional channels to the Recorder to record.

HDMI ports
HDMI Quality

An HDMI connection has the best picture and sound


quality. One HDMI cable combines video and audio
signals. Use an HDMI cable for High Definition (HD)
TV signals.
For best signal quality transfer, use a Ultra High
Speed certified HDMI cable and do not use an HDMI
cable longer than 5 m. HDMI CEC - EasyLink
If a device connected with HDMI is not working
Connect HDMI CEC-compatible devices to your TV,
correctly, check if a different HDMI Ultra HD setting
you can operate them with the TV remote control.
can solve this problem. In Help, press the colour
EasyLink HDMI CEC must be switched on on the TV
key  Keywords and look up HDMI Ultra HD.
and the connected device.
Copy protection
Switch on EasyLink
HDMI ports support HDCP 2.2 (High-bandwidth
 Settings > General
Digital Content Protection). HDCP is a copy protection
settings > EasyLink > EasyLink > On.
signal that prevents copying content from a DVD disc
or Blu-ray Disc. Also referred to as DRM (Digital
Rights Management).
Operate HDMI CEC-compatible devices with TV
remote control
 Settings > General

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settings > EasyLink > EasyLink remote 8.2
control > On.
CAM with Smart Card - CI+
Power off HDMI devices with the TV CI+
 Settings > General settings > EasyLink >
This TV is ready for the CI+ Conditional Access .
EasyLink auto device off.
With CI+ you can watch premium HD programmes,
Select On to allow TV to turn the HDMI devices to
like movies and sports, offered by digital TV operators
standby. Select Off to disable this function.
in your region. These programmes are scrambled by
the TV operator and descrambled with a prepaid CI+
module.
Power on the TV with HDMI devices Digital TV operators provide a CI+ module
 Settings > General (Conditional Access Module - CAM) and an
settings > EasyLink > EasyLink auto TV on. accompanying smart card, when you subscribe to
their premium programmes. These programmes have
Select On to allow HDMI devices to wake up the TV
a high level of copy protection.
from standby status. Select Off to disable this
function. With the support of CI+ 2.0, this TV can accept the
CAM in both PCMCIA and USB form factor (for all of
USB ports).
Power on the HDMI sound system with TV Contact a digital TV operator for more information on
 Settings > General terms & conditions.
settings > EasyLink > EasyLink auto ARC on.
Select On to allow TV to wake up the connected
HDMI sound system from standby status. Select Off
to disable this function.

EasyLink 2.0 sound control


 Settings > General settings > EasyLink >
EasyLink 2.0 sound control. Smart Card
Select On to control the sound settings of the HDMI Digital TV operators provide a CI+ module
sound system. You can adjust these settings via (Conditional Access Module - CAM) and an
Frequent settings or Settings > Sound. This is only accompanying smart card, when you subscribe to
applicable with EasyLink 2.0 compliant HDMI sound their premium programmes.
system.
Insert the smart card into the CAM module. See the
instruction you received from the operator.
Note: To insert the CAM in the TV…
• EasyLink might not work with devices from other 1 - Look on the CAM for the correct method of
brands. insertion. Incorrect insertion can damage the CAM
• The HDMI CEC functionality has different names on and TV.
different brands. Some examples are: Anynet, Aquos 2 - While looking at the back of the TV, with the front
Link, Bravia Theatre Sync, Kuro Link, Simplink and of the CAM facing towards you, gently insert the CAM
Viera Link. Not all brands are fully compatible with into the slot COMMON INTERFACE.
EasyLink. Example HDMI CEC branding names are 3 - Push the CAM in as far as it will go. Leave it in the
property of their respective owners. slot permanently.

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connection combines both signals.

HDMI eARC
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) is an
advancement over the previous ARC. It supports the
latest high-bitrate audio formats up to192kHz, 24-bit,
and uncompressed 5.1 and 7.1, and 32-channel
uncompressed audio. HDMI eARC is only available on
HDMI 2.

Audio to video synchronisation (sync)


When you switch on the TV, it may take a few minutes If the sound does not match the video on screen, you
before the CAM is activated. If a CAM is inserted and can set a delay on most Home Theatre Systems with
subscription fees are paid (subscription methods can a disc player to match the sound with the video.
differ), you can watch the scrambled channels
supported by the CAM smart card.
The CAM and smart card are exclusively for your TV. If Connect with HDMI
you remove the CAM, you will no longer be able to
watch the scrambled channels supported by the Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre
CAM. System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Philips
Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player.
If the Home Theatre System has no HDMI ARC
Passwords and PIN codes connection, add an optical audio cable (Toslink) to
send the sound of the TV picture to the Home Theatre
For some CAMs, you must enter a PIN code to watch System.
its channels. When you set the PIN code for the CAM,
we recommend you to use the same code you are Audio to video synchronisation (sync)
using to unlock the TV. If the sound does not match the video on screen, you
To set the PIN code for the CAM… can set a delay on most Home Theatre Systems with
a disc player to match the sound with the video.
1 - Press  SOURCES .
2 - Select the channel type you are using the CAM
for Watch TV.
3 - Press  OPTIONS and select Common Problems with HTS sound
Interface.
4 - Select the TV operator of the CAM. The following Sound with loud noise
screens come from the TV operator. Follow the on- If you watch a video from a plugged in USB flash drive
screen instruction to look up the PIN code setting. or connected computer, the sound from your Home
Theatre System might be distorted. This noise is heard
when the audio or video file has DTS sound but the
8.3 Home Theatre System has no DTS sound processing.
Home Theatre System - HTS You can fix this by setting the Digital Out Format of
the TV to Stereo.

Connect with HDMI ARC/eARC Select Settings


> Sound > Advanced > Digital Out Format .
Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre
No sound
System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Philips
Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player. If you cannot hear the sound from the TV on your
Home Theatre System, check if you connected the
HDMI ARC HDMI cable to an HDMI ARC/eARC connection on
All HDMI connections on the TV can offer the Audio the Home Theatre System. All HDMI connections on
Return Channel (ARC) signal. But once you have the TV are HDMI ARC connections. HDMI eARC is
connected the Home Theatre System, the TV can only available on HDMI 2.
only send the ARC signal to this HDMI connection.
If your Home Theatre System has an HDMI ARC
connection, you can use any HDMI connection on the
TV to connect. With HDMI ARC, you do not need to
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8.4 play the TV sound. When a device is paired, you do
not need to pair it again unless you remove the
Smartphones and Tablets device.

To connect a smartphone or tablet to the TV, you can To pair a Bluetooth® device with the TV…
use a wireless connection. For a wireless connection, 1 - Switch on the Bluetooth® device and place it
on your smartphone or tablet download the Philips within range of the TV.
TV Remote App from your favourite app store. 2 - Select Settings > Wireless and Networks and
press  (right) to enter the menu.
3 - Select Bluetooth > Search Bluetooth Device,
8.5 and press OK.
Blu-ray Disc Player 4 - Select Search and press OK. Follow the
instuctions on screen. You will pair the device with the
Use a High speed HDMI cable to connect the Blu- TV and the TV will store the connection. You might
ray Disc player to the TV. need to unpair a paired device first if the maximum
number of paired devices was reached.
If the Blu-ray Disc player has EasyLink HDMI CEC, 5 - Select the type of device and press OK.
you can operate the player with the TV remote 6 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
control. the menu.
In Help, press the colour key  Keywords and
look up EasyLink HDMI CEC for more information.
Select a Device
8.6 To select a wireless device…
Bluetooth® 1 - Select Settings > Wireless and Networks and
press OK.
2 - Select Bluetooth > Search Bluetooth
What You Need Device and press OK.
You can connect a wireless device with Bluetooth® to 3 - In the list, select the wireless device and
this TV – a wireless speaker or headphones*. You can press OK.
also connect a wireless gamepad with Bluetooth® 4 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
LE. the menu.

To play the TV sound on a wireless speaker, you must


pair the wireless speaker with the TV. The TV can only
play the sound on one speaker at a time. Remove a Device
Attention - Audio to Video syncronisation You can connect or disconnect a wireless Bluetooth®
device. You can also remove a wireless Bluetooth®
Many Bluetooth® speaker systems have a high, so
device. If you remove a Bluetooth® device, the
called, 'latency'. High latency means that the audio
device will be unpaired.
lags behind the video, causing unsynchronised 'lip
sync'. Before you purchase a wireless Bluetooth® To remove or disconnect a wireless device…
speaker system, inform yourself about the newest
1 - Select Settings > Wireless and Networks and
models and look for a device with a low latency
press OK.
rating. Ask your dealer for advice.
2 - Select Bluetooth > Remove Bluetooth
* Note: The Bluetooth® on TV may not work device and press OK.
properly with cable free true wireless headphones. 3 - In the list, select the wireless device and
press OK.
4 - Select Disconnect or Remove and press OK.
5 - Select OK and press OK to confirm.
Pairing a Device 6 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
Position the wireless speaker within a distance of 5 the menu.
meters from the TV. Read the user manual of the
device for specific information on pairing and on
wireless range. Make sure the Bluetooth® setting on
TV is switched on.
Once a wireless gamepad is paired, you can use it.
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8.7 8.9

Headphones USB Hard Drive


You can connect a set of headphones to
the  connection on the back of the TV. The
What You Need
connection is a mini-jack 3.5mm. You can adjust the If you connect a USB Hard Drive, you can pause or
volume of the headphones separately. record digital TV broadcasts (DVB broadcasts or
To adjust the volume… similar).
1 - Press  Volume , select the headphones icon Minimum Disk Space
by arrows  (left) or  (right). • To Pause
2 - Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust To pause a broadcast, you need a USB 2.0
the volume. compatible Hard Drive with a minimum of 4GB disk
space.
• To Record
To pause and record a broadcast, you need a
minimum of 250GB disk space.
For more information on how to install a USB Hard
Drive, in Help, press the colour
key  Keywords and look up USB Hard Drive.

Installation
Before you can pause or record a broadcast, you
must connect and format a USB Hard Drive.
Formatting removes all files from the USB Hard Drive.
8.8
1 - Connect the USB Hard Drive to one of
Game Console the USB connections on the TV. Do not connect
another USB device to the other USB ports when
formatting.
HDMI 2 - Switch on the USB Hard Drive and the TV.
3 - When the TV is tuned to a digital TV channel,
For best quality, connect the game console with a
press  (Pause). Trying to pause will start the
Ultra High Speed certified HDMI cable to the TV.
formatting.
Follow the instructions on screen.
When the USB Hard Drive is formatted, leave it
connected permanently.

Warning
The USB Hard Drive is formatted exclusively for this
TV, you cannot use the stored recordings on another
TV or PC. Do not copy or change recording files on
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corrupt your recordings. When you format another
USB Hard Drive, the content on the former will be lost. Configure
A USB Hard Drive installed on your TV will need
reformatting for use with a computer. Install the keyboard
To install the USB keyboard, switch on the TV and
connect the USB keyboard to one of
Formatting the USB connections on the TV. When the TV
detects the keyboard for the first time, you can select
Before you can pause or record a broadcast, or store your keyboard lay-out and test your selection. If you
apps, you must connect and format a USB Hard select a Cyrillic or Greek keyboard layout first, you
Drive. Formatting removes all files from the USB Hard can select a secondary Latin keyboard layout.
Drive. To change the keyboard layout setting when a layout
Warning was selected…

The USB Hard Drive is formatted exclusively for this 1 - Select Settings > General Settings and
TV, you cannot use the stored recordings on another press  (right) to enter the menu.
TV or PC. Do not copy or change recording files on 2 - Select USB Keyboard Settings, and press OK to
the USB Hard Drive with any PC application. This will start the keyboard setup.
corrupt your recordings. When you format another
USB Hard Drive, the content on the former will be lost.
A USB Hard Drive installed on your TV will need Special Keys
reformatting for use with a computer.
* Connect the USB Hard Drive with size less than 2TB. Keys for entering text
• Enter key = OK
To format a USB Hard Drive… • Backspace = delete character before cursor
1 - Connect the USB Hard Drive to one of the USB • Arrow keys = navigate within a text field
connections on the TV. Do not connect another USB • To switch between keyboard layouts, if a secondary
device to the other USB ports when formatting. layout is set, press the Ctrl + Spacebar keys
2 - Switch on the USB Hard Drive and the TV. simultaneously.
3 - Select Recordings if you want to perform Pause Keys for apps and Internet pages
TV and Recordings, otherwise, select Apps to store • Tab and Shift + Tab = Next and Previous
apps. Follow the instructions on screen. • Home = scroll to the top of the page
4 - All files and data will be removed after formatting. • End = scroll to the bottom of the page
5 - When the USB Hard Drive is formatted, leave it • Page Up = jump one page up
connected permanently. • Page Down = jump one page down
• * = fit the web page to the screen width
For more information, in Help, press the colour
key  Keywords and look up Pause TV,
Recording, or Apps.
8.11

USB Flash Drive


8.10
You can view photos or play your music and videos
USB Keyboard from a connected USB flash drive.
Insert a USB flash drive in one of
Connect the USB connections on the TV while the TV is
Connect a USB keyboard (USB-HID type) to enter text switched on.
on your TV.
Use one of the USB connections to connect.

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of the photo is higher. You cannot play a video with
native resolution higher than Ultra HD on any of the
USB connections.

The TV detects the flash drive and opens a list


showing its content.
If the contents list does not appear automatically,
press  SOURCES and select USB.
To stop watching the USB flash drive content,
press  EXIT or select another activity.
For more information on viewing photos, in Help,
To remove the USB flash drive safely… press the colour key  Keywords and look
1 - Press  HOME . up Photos, Videos and Music.
2 - Select the Notifications icon from the top-right
corner and press OK.
8.13
3 - Select your flash drive and press OK.
4 - Select Eject and press OK. Camcorder
5 - Wait until the eject procedure is finished and then
pull out the flash drive. For best quality, use an HDMI cable to connect the
Ultra HD on USB camcorder to the TV.
You can view photos in Ultra HD resolution from a
connected USB device or flash drive. The TV will
downscale the resolution to Ultra HD if the resolution
of the photo is higher.
For more information on watching or playing content
from a USB flash drive, in Help, press the colour
key  Keywords and look up Photos, Videos and
Music.

8.12

Photo Camera
To view photos stored on your digital photo camera,
you can connect the camera directly to the TV.
Use one of the USB connections on the TV to 8.14
connect. Switch on the camera after you made the
connection. Computer
If the contents list does not appear automatically,
You can connect your computer to the TV suing a
press  SOURCES , and select USB.
Ultra High Speed certified HDMI cable and use TV as
Your camera might need to be set to transfer its
a PC monitor.
content with PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol). Read
the user manual of the digital photo camera. * Note for Nvidia Graphics card users:
If you connect your computer to TV via HDMI, Nvidia
Ultra HD on USB card may automatically output Variable Refresh Rate
You can view photos in Ultra HD resolution from a (VRR) video to TV when TV’s HDMI Ultra HD setting is
connected USB device or flash drive. The TV will Optimal (Auto Game). Please always ensure turn off
downscale the resolution to Ultra HD if the resolution VRR function in graphics card before you change TV’s

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HDMI Ultra HD to Optimal or Standard, the TV UI
selection Optimal or Standard will turn off VRR
support in TV.
* Note for AMD Graphics card users:
If you connect your computer to TV via HDMI, please
ensure following settings in graphics card used to
have proper performance.
- If graphics card output video is 4096 x 2160p or
3840 x 2160p and RGB pixel format is used, RGB 4:4:4
pixel format studio (limited RGB) shall be set in
computer graphic card.
- If graphics card output video is 2560 x 1440p
120Hz and RGB pixel format is used, RGB 4:4:4 Pixel
Format PC Standard (Full RGB) shall be set in
computer graphic card.

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9 select OK to make the connection immediately.
3 - A message will be shown when the connection is
Connect your successful.

Android TV Problems

9.1 Wireless network not found or distorted


• Microwave ovens, DECT phones or other Wi-Fi
Network and Internet 802.11b/g/n/ac devices in your proximity might
disturb the wireless network.
Home Network • Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow
access to the TV's wireless connection.
To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android • If the wireless network does not work properly in
TV, your TV must be connected to the Internet. your home, try the wired network installation.
Connect the TV to a home network with a high-speed Internet does not work
Internet connection. You can connect your TV • If the connection to the router is OK, check the
wirelessly or wired to your network router. router connection to the Internet.
The PC and Internet connection are slow
• Look in your wireless router's user manual for
Connect to Network information on indoor range, transfer rate and other
factors of signal quality.
Wireless Connection • Use a high-speed (broadband) Internet connection
for your router.
What You Need DHCP
• If the connection fails, you can check the DHCP
To connect the TV to the Internet wirelessly, you need (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) setting of the
a Wi-Fi router with a connection to the Internet. router. DHCP should be switched on.
Use a high-speed (broadband) connection to the In Help, press the colour key  Keywords and look
Internet. up Troubleshooting for more information.

Wired Connection

What You Need

To connect the TV to the Internet, you need a


network router with a connection to the
Internet. Use a high-speed (broadband) connection
to the Internet.

Turn Wi-Fi On or Off


 Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi-
Fi > Wi-Fi On/Off.

Make the Connection

 Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi-


Fi > Connect to Network > Wireless.
1 - In the list of found networks, select on your
wireless network. If your network is not in the list
because the network name is hidden (you switched
off the SSID broadcast of the router), select Add New
Network to enter the network name yourself.
2 - Depending on the type of router, enter your
encryption key - WPA2 or WPA3. If you entered the
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Make the Connection Switch on with Chromecast
 Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi-
 Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi-
Fi > Switch on with Chromecst.
Fi > Connect to Network > Wired.
Set it On to allow this TV to be switched on from a
1 - Connect the router to the TV with a network cable
Chromecast app on your mobile device. Power
(Ethernet cable**).
consumption of the TV in standby status will be
2 - Make sure that the router is switched on.
higher when switched this on. The Wi-Fi (WoWLAN)
3 - The TV constantly searches for the network
setting should be turned on firstly before you can
connection.
change the setting of Switch on with Chromecast.
4 - A message will be shown when the connection is
successful.
If the connection fails, you can check the DHCP Digital Media Renderer - DMR
setting of the router. DHCP should be switched on.
 Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi-
**To fulfill EMC regulations, use a shielded FTP Cat. Fi > Digital Media Renderer - DMR.
5E Ethernet cable.
If your media files do not play on your TV, make sure
that the Digitial Media Renderer is switched on. As a
factory setting, DMR is switched on.
Network Settings
View Network Settings Switch on Wi-Fi connection
 Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi-  Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi-
Fi > View Network Settings. Fi > Wi-Fi On/Off.
You can view all current network settings here. The IP You can switch on or off Wi-Fi connection on your
and MAC address, signal strength, speed, encryption TV.
method, Address/Netmask/Gateway/DNS of IPv4 or
IPv6, etc.
Clear Internet Memory

Network Configuration - Static IP  Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi-
Fi > Clear Internet Memory.
 Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi-
Fi > Network Configuration > Static IP. With Clear Internet Memory you clear your Philips
server registration and parental rating settings, your
If you are an advanced user and want to install your video store app logins, all Smart TV Collection
network with Static IP addressing, set the TV to Static favourites, Internet bookmarks and history. Interactive
IP. MHEG applications can also save so-called 'cookies',
on your TV. These files will also be cleared.

Network Configuration - Static IP Configuration


9.2
 Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi-
Fi > Network Configuration > Static IP Google Account
Configuration.
1 - Select Static IP Configuration and configure the Sign In
connection.
2 - You can set the number for IP To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android
Address, Netmask, Gateway, DNS 1, or DNS 2. TV, you can sign in to Google with your Google
Account.
By signing in you'll be able to play your favourite
Switch On with Wi-Fi (WoWLAN) games across phone, tablet and TV. You'll also get
 Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi- customised video and music recommendations on
Fi > Switch On with Wi-Fi (WoWLAN). your TV home screen as well as access to YouTube,
Google Play and other apps.
You can switch this TV on from your smartphone or
tablet if the TV is in Standby. The setting Switch On Sign In
with Wi-Fi (WoWLAN) must be switched on.
Use your existing Google Account to sign in to
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email address and a password. If you don't have an To install an app from the Smart TV Collection…
Google Account yet, use your computer or tablet to
1 - Press  HOME.
create one (accounts.google.com). To play games
2 - Select  Smart TV Collection and press OK. It
with Google Play, you need a Google+ profile. If you
will open the Featured apps section.
did not sign in during the first TV installation, you can
3 - Select the “All” tab and press OK. It will display all
always sign in later.
the apps that are available to the user, including the
To sign in after you did the TV installation… installed ones.
4 - Browse through the apps and select the app icon
1 - Select Settings > Android Settings and
that you want to install, and press OK. It will open the
press OK.
App info page.
2 - Select Account & Sign-In and press OK.
5 - Select the Install button and press OK to install
3 - Select Sign In and press OK.
the app.
4 - Select Use your remote and press OK.
5 - With the on-screen keyboard, enter your email The installed app found in the Apps page, which can
address and press OK. be opened from the Android Home screen by
6 - Enter your password and press OK to sign in. pressing the Apps icon at the left end of the Apps
7 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close row.
the menu.

Terms of Use
Android Settings
To install and use the Smart TV Collection apps, you
You can set or view several Android specific settings must agree to the Terms of Use. If you did not agree
or information. You can find the list of apps installed to these terms during the first TV installation, you can
on your TV and the storage space they need. You can always agree to them later. The moment you agree to
set the language you like to use with Voice the Terms of Use, some apps will be available
Search. You can configure the onscreen keyboard or immediately and you can browse the Smart TV
allow apps to use your location. Explore the different Collection to install other apps.
Android settings. You can go
To agree on the Terms of Use after you did the TV
to www.support.google.com/androidtv for more
installation…
information on these settings.
1 - Press  HOME, select  Smart TV Collection
To open these settings…
and press OK. Press the Options key to open the
1 - Select Settings > Android Settings, and Options menu.
press OK. 2 - You can select Terms of Use, then press OK to
2 - Explore the different Android settings. read.
3 - Press  Back if necessary, to close the menu. 3 - Select Accept and press OK. You cannot undo
this approval.
4 - Press  Back to close the menu.
9.3

Smart TV Collection App


Privacy Settings
Featured Apps page You can set some privacy settings for the Smart TV
Collection apps.
All your premium apps are available within the Smart
TV Collection app, under Featured apps section. • You can allow technical statistics to be send to
Launch it using the banner on the Apps row. Philips.
• You can allow personal recommendations.
Smart TV Collection apps are made specially for TV.
• You can allow cookies.
Downloading and installing Smart TV Collection apps
• You can switch on the Child Lock for 18+ rated apps.
are free of charge. The Smart TV Collection of apps
can differ per country or region. The Smart TV To set the Smart TV Collection privacy settings…
Collection will also contain recommendations for new
1 - Press  HOME, select  Smart TV Collection
Apps and more.
and press OK. Press the Options key to open the
Some Smart TV Collection apps are pre-installed on Options menu.
your TV. To install other apps from Smart TV 2 - You can select Privacy setting, then press OK.
Collection, you will be asked to agree to the Terms of 3 - Select each setting and press OK to allow or
Use. You can set the Privacy Settings according to disallow. You can read about each setting in detail.
your preference. 4 - Press  Back to close the menu.

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10 via the Apps page or by the Add app to favourites
item on the Apps row. Some Google Play products
Apps and features aren't available in all countries.
Find more information on
10.1 www.support.google.com/androidtv

About Apps
You can find your favourite Apps on Apps row in the Music
Home menu.
With YouTube Music, you can play your favourite
Like apps on your smartphone or tablet, the apps on music on TV.
your TV offer specific functions for an enriched TV
experience. Apps like YouTube, games, video stores What You Need
or weather forecasts (a.o.). You can use the Internet • your TV must be connected with the Internet
Browser app to surf the Internet. • you must sign in with your Google Account on TV
Apps can come from the Smart TV Collection or To start YouTube Music…
the Google Play™ Store . To get you started, some
1 - Press  HOME.
practical apps are pre-installed on your TV.
2 - Select YouTube Music.
To install apps from the Smart TV Collection or 3 - Select the music you want and press OK.
the Google Play™ Store , the TV must be connected 4 - To stop the Music app, press  Back
to the Internet. You must agree to the Terms of Use to repeatedly or press  EXIT.
use apps from the Smart TV Collection. You must
If the App is not on you Home screen, you can add
sign in with a Google Account to use the Google Play
via the Apps page or by the Add app to favourites
apps and Google Play™ Store .
item on the Apps row. Some Google Play products
and features aren't available in all countries.
10.2 Find more information
on www.support.google.com/androidtv
Google Play
Movies and TV Games
With Google Play Movies & TV , you can rent or buy
With Google Play Games, you can play games on TV.
movies and TV shows to watch on TV.
Online or offline.
What You Need You can see what your friends are playing currently or
• your TV must be connected with the Internet you can join the game and compete. You can track
• you must sign in with your Google Account on TV your achievements or start wherever you left off.
• add a credit card to your Google Account to
purchase movies and TV shows What You Need
• your TV must be connected with the Internet
To rent or buy a movie or TV show…
• you must sign in with your Google Account on TV
1 - Press  HOME. • add a credit card to your Google Account to
2 - Select Google Play Movies & TV. purchase new games
3 - Select a movie or TV show and press OK.
Start the Google Play Games app to select and install
4 - Select the purchase you want and press OK. You
new game apps on your TV. Some games are free of
will be taken through the purchase procedure.
charge. A message appears if a particular game needs
To watch a rented or bought movie or TV show… a gamepad to play the game.
1 - Press  HOME. To start or stop a Google Play Game…
2 - Select Google Play Movies & TV.
1 - Press  HOME.
3 - Select the movie or TV show from your library in
2 - Select Google Play Games.
the app, select the titel and press OK.
3 - Select a game to play or select a new game to
4 - You can use
install and press OK.
the  (stop),  (pause),  (rewind) or  (fast
4 - When done, press  Back repeatedly or
forward) keys on the remote control.
press  EXIT or stop the app with its dedicated
5 - To stop the Movies & TV app, press  Back
exit/stop button.
repeatedly or press  EXIT.
If the App is not on you Home screen, you can add
If the App is not on you Home screen, you can add

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via the Apps page or by the Add app to favourites Google Account.
item on the Apps row. Some Google Play products 3 - Enter your credit card data and accept the terms
and features aren't available in all countries. and conditions.
Find more information
on www.support.google.com/androidtv
10.3

Start or Stop an App


Google Play Store You can start an app from the Home screen.
From the Google Play Store you can download and To start an app…
install new apps. Some apps are free of charge.
1 - Press  HOME.
What You Need 2 - Move to Apps row, select the app you want and
• your TV must be connected with the Internet press OK.
• you must sign in with your Google Account on TV 3 - To stop an app, press  Back or press  EXIT
• add a credit card to your Google Account to or stop the app with its dedicated exit/stop button.
purchase apps
When opening the Home screen, the background
To install a new app… application/content playback will stop. You have to
select the application or content from the Home
1 - Press  HOME.
screen to resume.
2 - Select Google Play Store and press OK.
3 - Select the app you want to install and press OK.
4 - To close the Google Play Store, press  Back
10.4
repeatedly or press  EXIT.
Parental controls Lock Apps
In the Google Play Store, you can hide apps
according to users/buyers maturity. You need to enter About App Locks
a PIN code to select or change the level of maturity.
You can lock apps unsuited for children. You can lock
To set the parental control… 18+ rated apps or set up a restricted profile in the
1 - Press  HOME. Home menu.
2 - Select Google Play Store and press OK.
18+
3 - Select Settings > Parental controls.
4 - Select the level of maturity you want. The 18+ app lock will ask for a PIN code when you try
5 - On request, enter the PIN code. to start an 18+ rated app. This lock is only valid for 18+
6 - To close the Google Play Store, press  Back rated apps from the Philips apps.
repeatedly or press  EXIT.
Restricted profile
If the App is not on you Home screen, you can add it
You can set up a restricted profile for the Home menu
via the Apps page or by the Add app to favourites
where only the apps you allow are available. You
item on the Apps row. Some Google Play products
need to enter a PIN code to set up and switch on the
and features aren't available in all countries.
restricted profile.
Find more information
on www.support.google.com/androidtv Google Play Store - Maturity
In the Google Play Store, you can hide apps
according to users/buyers maturity. You need to enter
Payments a PIN code to select or change the level of maturity.
The level of maturity will determine which apps are
To make a payment on Google Play on TV, you must available for instalation.
add a form of payment - a credit card (outside the
United States) - to your Google Account. When you
purchase a movie or TV show, you will be charged on
this credit card.
To add a credit card …
1 - On your computer, go to accounts.google.com
and sign in with the Google Account you will use with
Google Play on TV.
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available apps, select an app and press OK to allow
Lock 18+ rated apps or not allow this app.
7 - Press  Back to go back one step or press 
You can lock 18+ rated apps from the Philips apps.
EXIT to close the menu.
This setting controls the 18+ setting in the Philips apps
Privacy Settings. Now you can enter the restricted profile.
To lock 18+ rated apps… With the PIN code, you can always change the PIN
code or edit the list of allowed or not allowed apps.
1 - Select Settings > Child Lock, select App
Lock and press OK.
2 - Select On and press OK.
3 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close Enter and Exit
the menu.
To enter (switch to) the restricted profile…
For more information, in Help, press the colour
1 - Select Settings > Android Settings and
key  Keywords and look up Child Lock, App
press OK.
Lock for more information.
2 - Press  (down) and select Device Preferences.
3 - Select Storage > Internal shared storage > Apps >
Security and restrictions and press OK.
Restricted Profile 4 - Select Enter restricted profile and press OK.
5 - Enter a PIN code with the remote control.
About Restricted Profile 6 - Press  Back to go back one step or press 
EXIT to close the menu.
You can restrict the use of certain apps by switching
the TV to a restricted profile. The Home menu will
only show the apps you allowed. You need a PIN To exit the restricted profile…
code to switch out of the restricted profile.
1 - Select Settings > Android Settings and
With the TV switched to a restricted profile you press OK.
cannot… 2 - Select Privacy > Security and restrictions and
• Find or open apps which are marked as Not allowed press OK.
• Access the Google Play Store 3 - Select Exit restricted profile and press OK.
• Purchase through Google Play Movies & TV, nor 4 - Enter a PIN code with the remote control.
Google Play Games 5 - Press  Back to go back one step or press 
• Use third-party apps that don't use the Google sign- EXIT to close the menu.
in .
With the TV switched to a restricted profile you can…
• Watch content already rented or purchased from
Delete
Google Play Movies & TV
• Play games already purchased and installed from To delete the restricted profile…
Google Play Games
1 - Select Settings > Android Settings and
• Access the following settings: Wi-Fi network, Speech
press OK.
and Accessibility
2 - Press  (down) and select Device Preferences.
• Add Bluetooth® accessories
3 - Select Storage > Internal shared storage > Apps >
The Google Account on TV will stay logged in. Using a Security and restrictions and press OK.
restricted profile doesn't change the Google Account. 4 - Select Delete restricted profile and press OK.
5 - Enter the PIN code. The TV will delete the
restricted profile.
Set Up

To set up the restricted profile… 10.5


1 - Select Settings > Android Settings and press
OK.
Manage Apps
2 - Press  (down) and select Device Preferences. If you stop an app and return to the Home menu, the
3 - Select Storage > Internal shared storage > Apps app is not really stopped. The app is still running in
> Security and restrictions and press OK. the background to be readily available when you start
4 - Select Create restricted profile and press OK. it again. To run fluently, most apps need to save some
5 - Enter a PIN code with the remote control. data in the cache memory of the TV. It might be good
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a particular app to optimise the overall performance
of apps and to keep memory usage low on your
Android TV. Also, it is best to uninstall apps that you
are not using anymore.

10.6

Storage
You can see how much storage space - the internal
TV memory - you are using for your apps, videos,
music, etc. You can see how much free space you still
have available for installing new apps. Check your
storage if apps start to run slow or in case of app
trouble.
To see how much storage you are using…
1 - Select Settings > Android Settings and
press OK.
2 - Select Device Preferences > Storage > Internal
shared storage and press OK.
3 - View the storage usage of the TV memory.
4 - Press  Back to go back one step or press 
EXIT to close the menu.
USB Hard Drive
If you connect a USB Hard Drive, you can use the
drive to extent the TV memory to store more apps.
Allow the USB Hard Drive to be used as an additional
TV memory during the formatting process. The TV will
try to store new apps on the USB Hard Drive first.
Some apps do not allow to be stored on a USB Hard
Drive.
To migrate your existing data, go to Settings >
Android Settings > Device Preferences > Storage and
select the USB Hard Drive.

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11

Internet
11.1

Start Internet
You can browse the Internet on your TV. You can
view any Internet website but most of them are not
prepared for a TV screen.
• Some plug-ins (e.g. to view pages or videos) are not
available on your TV.
• You cannot send or download files.
• Internet pages are shown one page at a time and
full screen.
To start the Internet browser…
1- Press  HOME.
2- Select Apps > Internet Browser and press OK.
3- Enter an Internet address and select to confirm.
4- To close Internet, press  HOME or  EXIT.
* Note: If Internet Browser is not on your Apps row,
you can press + icon on the end of the row to add the
app.

11.2

Options on Internet
Some extras are available for the Internet.
To open the extras…
1 - With the website open, press  OPTIONS.
2 - Select one of the items and press OK.
• Add to speed dial: To enter a new Internet address.
• Add to bookmarks: Add the page as bookmark
• Page security: To view the security level of the
current page.
• New private tab: Open new private tab, and have
private browsing
• Settings: Settings for Zoom, Text size, Accessibility
mode, Always show menu bar, and clear (browsing)
history
• About: Internet browser information
• Exit Internet browser: Close Internet browser

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12

Quick Menu
You can use the Quick Menu as your Home menu. In
the Quick Menu, you will find a quick way to access
TV functions.
To open Quick Menu and open an item…
1 - Press  to open Quick Menu.
2 - Select an item and press OK to open or start it.
3 - Press  Back to close Quick Menu without
starting anything.

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13 connected device.

Sources 13.3
13.1 Device Name and Type
Switch to a device When you connect a new device to the TV and the TV
detects the device, you can assign an icon that fits the
From the list of Sources, you can switch to any of the
device type. If you connect a device with an HDMI
connected devices. You can switch to a tuner to
cable and HDMI CEC, the TV detects the device type
watch TV, open the content of a connected USB Flash
automatically and the device gets an appropriate
Drive or see the recordings you made on a connected
icon.
USB Hard Drive. You can switch to your connected
devices to watch their programme, a digital receiver or The device type determines picture and sound styles,
a Blu-ray Disc player. resolution values, specific settings or the position
within the Sources menu. You don't have to worry
To switch to a connected device…
about the ideal settings.
1 - Press  SOURCES to open the Sources menu.
2 - Select one of the item in the source list and Rename or Change Type
press OK. The TV will show the programme or You can always change the name or change the type
content of the device. of a connected device. Look for the  icon at the
One Touch Play right of the device name in the Sources menu. Some
TV input sources do not allow a name change.
With the TV in standby, you can switch on a disc
player with your TV remote control. To change the device type…
To switch on both disc player and TV from standby
1 - Select the device in the Sources menu and press
and start playing the disc immediately,
 OPTIONS .
press  (play) on the TV remote control. The device
2 - Press  Back to hide the on-screen keyboard.
must be connected with an HDMI cable and both TV
3 - Press  (down) to find all available device
and device must have HDMI CEC switched on.
types. Select the type you want and press OK.

4 - If you want to reset the type of the device to the


13.2
original connector type, select Reset and press OK.
Options for a TV Input 5 - Select Close and press OK to close this menu.
To change the device name…
Some TV input devices offer specific settings.
1 - Select the device in the Sources menu and Press
To set the options for a specific TV input…  OPTIONS .
1 - Press  SOURCES. 2 - Use the on-screen Keyboard to delete the
2 - Select the TV input in the list and press OK. current name and enter a new one. Press  to
3 - Press  OPTIONS. You can set the options for confirm.
the selected TV input here. 3 - Press  Back to hide the on-screen keyboard.
4 - Press  OPTIONS again to close the Options 4 - If you want to reset the name of the device to the
menu. original connector name, select Reset and
press OK.
Possible options…
5 - Select Close and press OK to close this menu.
Controls
With this option you can operate the connected 13.4
device with the TV remote control. The device must
be connected with an HDMI cable and both TV and Rescan Connections
device must have HDMI CEC switched on.
You can rescan all TV connections to update the
Screen off Sources menu with recently connected devices.
Select Screen off to switch off the TV screen. To To rescan the connections…
switch the TV screen back on, press any key on the
remote control. 1 - Press  SOURCES to open the Sources menu.
2 - Press  (up) to select the  icon at the top
Device Info right of the Sources menu.
3 - Press OK to start scanning the connections.
Open this option to view information on the

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Newly connected devices will be added to the
Sources menu.

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14

Networks
14.1

Network
For more information, in Help, press the colour
key  Keywords and look up Network, for more
information on connecting the TV to a network.

14.2

Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® On or Off
To connect wireless Bluetooth® devices, make
sure Bluetooth® is switched on.
To switch Bluetooth® on…
1 - Select  Settings > Wireless and
Networks and press OK.
2 - Select Bluetooth > Bluetooth On/Off and
press OK.
3 - Select On or Off and press OK.
4 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
the menu.

Pairing a Device
For more information, in Help, press the colour
key  Keywords and look up Bluetooth®,
Pairing for more information on pairing wireless
devices.

Select a Device
For more information, in Help, press the colour
key  Keywords and look up Bluetooth®, Select
device for more information on how to select a
wireless device.

Remove a Device
For more information, in Help, press the colour
key  Keywords and look up Bluetooth®, Remove
device for more information on how to unpair
(remove) a wireless Bluetooth® device.

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15 • HDR Crystal Clear
• Dolby Vision Bright
Settings • Dolby Vision Dark
• Dolby Vision Game
15.1 Restore a Style
1 - Select the picture style you want to restore.
Picture 2 - Press the colour key  Restore style, and
press OK. The style is restored.
Picture Settings
AI Picture Style Customise a Style

Select a style Any picture setting you adjust, like Colour or Contrast,
is stored in the currently selected Picture Style. It
 Quick Menu > Frequent Settings > AI Picture allows you to customise each style.
style. Only the style Personal can save its settings for
For easy picture adjustment, you can select a preset each source in the Sources menu.
picture style.
• Personal - The picture preferences you set during
the first start up. Colour, Contrast, Sharpness, Black Level
• Crystal Clear - Ideal for daylight viewing
Adjust the picture colour
• Home Cinema -Ideal for daily movie home
entertainment experience.  Settings > Picture > Colour.
•  ECO - Most energy conscious setting
Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust the
• Filmmaker Mode - Ideal for watching movies with
colour saturation value of the picture.
original studio effect
• Game / Game (VRR)* - Ideal for playing games.
Game (VRR) is only available when VRR video source
Adjust the picture contrast
detected.
• Monitor** - Ideal for computer application display.  Settings > Picture > Backlight contrast or OLED
Original video is displaying with minimum processing. contrast.
• Expert 1 - For calibration purpose, you can press the
Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust the
colour key  APPLY ALL to copy the calibrated
contrast value of the picture.
settings to all sources.
• Expert 2 - For calibration purpose, you can press the You can decrease contrast value to reduce power
colour key  APPLY ALL to copy the calibrated consumption.
settings to all sources.
• Calman - For Calman colour Calibration
Adjust the picture sharpness
* Picture style - Game is only available in HDMI video
and streaming video apps application.  Settings > Picture > Sharpness.
** Picture style - Monitor is only available when HDMI
Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust the
source video is applicable for PC application.
sharpness value of the picture.
When TV receives HDR signal (Hybrid Log Gamma,
HDR10 and HDR10+), select a picture style below:
• HDR Personal Adjust the black level of picture
• HDR Crystal Clear  Settings > Picture > Black level.
• HDR Home Cinema
• HDR Filmmaker Mode Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to set the
• HDR Game or HDR Game (VRR), depending on the black level of picture.
video source Note: Setting of black level much away from
• HDR Monitor reference value (50) may result lower contrast (dark
• Expert 1 - For calibration purpose detail disappear or black picture become grey).
• Expert 2 - For calibration purpose
• HDR Calman - For Calman colour Calibration
When TV receives Dolby Vision HDR signal, select a
picture style below:
• HDR Personal

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Select Normal or Wide to set the type of colour
Advanced Picture gamut.

Picture Clean Note: Not available when wide colour gamut signal or
Dolby Vision signal is detected.
Noise reduction
 Settings > Picture > Advanced > Picture
Select the preset colour temperature
clean > Noise reduction.
 Settings > Picture > Advanced > Colour > Co
Select Maximum, Medium, or Minimum to set the
lour temperature.
level for removing the noise in video content.
Noise is mostly visible as small moving dots in on- Select Normal, Warm, or Cool to set the colour
screen picture. temperature for your preference.
Note: Not available when Ambient Intelligence >
Colour temperature optimization is turned on.
MPEG Artefact Reduction
 Settings > Picture > Advanced > Picture
clean > MPEG Artefact Reduction. Whitepoint alignment
Select Maximum, Medium, or Minimum to have  Settings > Picture > Advanced > Colour >
different degress of smoothing the artefects in digital Whitepoint alignment.
video content. Customise the whitepoint alignment based on the
MPEG artefacts are mostly visible as small blocks or selected colour temperature of the picture. Press the
jagged edges in on-screen images. arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust the value.
Note: Not available when Ambient Intelligence >
Colour temperature optimization is turned on.
Advanced Sharpness Settings

Ultra Resolution
Colour control (Hue and Saturation)
 Settings >
 Settings
Picture > Advanced > Sharpness > Ultra
> Picture > Advanced > Colour > Colour control.
Resolution.
Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust the
Select On to have a superior sharpness in line edges
value of Hue and Saturation for the colour Red,
and details.
Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue and Magenta. Press the
colour key  Reset to reset the picture style. If
you want to reset all value to default, select Reset
Colour Settings all.

Advanced Colour Settings Note: Available only when picture style is Calman,
Expert 1or Expert 2.
 Settings > Picture > Advanced > Colour.

RGB only mode


Adjust the colour enhancement  Settings
 Settings > All settings > Picture > Advanced > Colour > RGB only
> Picture > Advanced > Colour > Colour mode.
enhancement. Select Red, Green or Blue to switch picture as
Select Maximum, Medium, or Minimum to set the selected colour only, or select Off to turn off RGB
level of the colour intensity and the details in bright mode.
colours. Note: Available only when picture style is Calman,
Note: Not available when Dolby Vision signal is Expert 1or Expert 2.
detected.

Adjust the colour gamut


 Settings > All settings
> Picture > Advanced > Colour > Colour gamut.

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details in the dark, middle and light areas of the
Advanced Contrast Settings
picture.
Light Boost Note: Not available when HDR signal is detected. Not
available in Monitor mode.
 Settings > Picture > Advanced > Contrast >
Light boost.
Select Off, Minimum, Medium or Maximum to set Video Contrast, Gamma
the TV automatically reduces the contrast, for best
power consumption or for best picture experience. Video contrast
 Settings
> Picture > Advanced > Contrast > Video
HDR Settings contrast.
If you are watching HDR programmes - programmes Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust the
recorded in HDR - there is no need to upscale to HDR video contrast level.
and the HDR upscaling feature Perfect Natural
Reality is unavailable. The TV will automatically
switched to HDR mode with indication. Gamma
TV supports following HDR formats: Hybrid Log  Settings
Gamma, HDR10, HDR10+ ADAPTIVE and Dolby Vision > Picture > Advanced > Contrast > Gamma.
but it is subject to the availability of such HDR format
in content providers. Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to set a non-
linear setting for picture luminance and contrast.
Note: Not available on some models when Ambient
Perfect Natural Reality Intelligence > Dark detail optimization is set to On.
 Settings > Picture > Advanced > Contrast >
Perfect Natural Reality.
Motion Settings
Perfect Natural Reality improves the contrast and
brightness impression to create HDR effect for Motion Styles
standard sources. Not available when video content is
supported HDR (High-Dynamic Range).  Settings >
Picture > Advanced > Motion > Motion styles.
Motion styles provides optimised motion setting
HDR Perfect modes for different video content.
 Settings > Picture > Advanced > Contrast > Select one of the motion styles to have different
HDR Perfect. viewing experience on motion video. (Off, Pure
Set HDR Perfect to Off/HGiG, Minimum, Medium, Cinema, Movie, Standard, Smooth, Personal)
Maximum or Adaptive to set the level at which the TV Not available for below cases:
automatically shows superior contrast and brightness
effect for HDR content. Off/HGiG is to set TV internal •  Settings > Picture > Picture style > Monitor
HDR processing based on HGiG (HDR Gaming •  Settings > Picture > Picture style > Game
Interest Group) concept to match HDMI gaming
device. For HDR10+ ADAPTIVE content, it is highly
recommended to set HDR Perfect to Adaptive to Perfect Natural Motion
have the best HDR effect.
Perfect Natural Motion
Note: Available when HDR (High-Dynamic Range)
signal is detected except Dolby Vision HDR.  Settings > Picture > Advanced > Motion >
Perfect Natural Motion.
Perfect Natural Motion makes picture movement
Perfect Contrast smooth by removing judder.

 Settings Select from 0 to 10 to have different degress


> Picture > Advanced > Contrast > Perfect for reducing the motion judder, visible in movies on
contrast. TV. Select 0 when noise appears in playing moving
picture on-screen.
Select Maximum, Medium, or Minimum to set the
level at which the TV automatically enhances the Note: Only available when Motion styles set

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to Personal. • Fill Screen – automatically enlarges the picture to
fill the screen. Picture distortion is minimal, subtitles
remain visible. Not suitable for PC input. Some
Perfect Clear Motion extreme picture content can still show black bars.
Picture content aspect ratio may change.
 Settings
• Fit to Screen – automatically zooms in the picture
> Picture > Advanced > Motion > Perfect Clear
to fill the screen without distortion. Black bars may be
Motion.
visible. Not suitable for PC input.
Perfect Clear Motion makes picture movement clear • Wide Screen – automatically zooms in the picture
and sharp. to 16:9 full screen. Picture content aspect ratio may
change.
Select from 0 to 10 to have different degress
• Original – automatically zooms in the picture to fit
for reducing motion blur. Visible in movies on TV.
the screen with original aspect ratio. No content lost
Select 0 when noise appears in playing moving
visible.
picture on-screen.
To format the picture manually…
Note: Only available when Motion styles set
to Personal. 1 - Press  Quick Menu > Frequent
Settings > Picture Format > Advanced and
press OK.
2 - Use Shift, Zoom, and Stretch to adjust the
Ambient Intelligence picture.
3 - Or select Undo to return to the setting the
Eye care
picture had when you opened Picture Format.
 Settings > Picture > Ambient Intelligence > Eye • Shift – Select on the arrows to shift the picture. You
care. can only shift the picture when it is zoomed in.
• Zoom – Select on the arrows to zoom in.
Switch on to automatically reduce eye strain under
• Stretch – Select on the arrows to stretch the
different ambient light conditions.
picture vertically or horizontally.
• Undo – Select to return to the picture format you
started with.
Dark detail optimization
 Settings > Picture > Ambient Intelligence > Dark Some Picture format setting selections may not be
detail optimization. available in some conditions. For example, in video
Select on to automatically enhance dark details steaming, Android app application, gaming mode, etc.
based on the ambient light conditions.

Dolby Vision Notification


Colour temperature optimization
 Settings > Picture > Ambient Intelligence >  Settings > Picture > Dolby Vision notification.
Colour temperature optimization. Switch On or Off the Dolby Vision notification when
Select on to automatically optimize the colour Dolby Vision content begins to play on your TV.
temperature based on the ambient light conditions.

Quick Picture Setting


During the first installation, you did some picture
Picture Format settings in a few easy steps. You can redo these steps
with Quick Picture Setting.
If the picture is not filling the whole screen, if black
bars are showing on the top or bottom or at both To set the picture in a few easy steps…
sides, you can adjust the picture to fill the screen 1 - Select Settings > Picture and press  (right)
completely. to enter the menu.
To select one of the basic settings to fill the screen… 2 - Select Quick Picture Setting, and press OK.
3 - Use the navigation keys to select your preferable
1 - Press  Quick Menu > Frequent contrast, colour and sharpness settings.
Settings > Picture Format > Fill Screen, Fit to 4 - Select Finish or press  (left) repeatedly if
Screen, Wide Screen and Original, and press OK. necessary, to close the menu.
2 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
the menu.

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15.2 Custom AI Equalizer
Sound  Settings > Sound > Personal mode settings >
Custom AI Equalizer.
Sound Style Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to
adjust the level of AI Equalizer.
Select a style
 Quick Menu > Frequent Settings > Sound style.
For easy sound adjustment, you can select a preset
TV Placement
setting with sound style.
TV placement
• AI mode - There are ideal styles for watching
 Settings > Sound > TV placement.
movies, listening to music or playing a game. Select AI
mode for intelligent switching of sound style base on Select On a TV stand or On the wall to have best
audio content. sound reproduction according to the setting.
• Original - Most neutral sound setting
• Entertainment - Ideal for watching movies
• Music - Ideal for listening to music
• Spatial Music - Ideal for gaming
DTS Play-Fi
• Dialogue - Ideal for speech
DTS Play-Fi Wireless Surround
• Personal - Access to a more in depth sound settings.
Restore Personal mode DTS Play-Fi
1 - Set the sound style to Personal mode.
2 - Press the colour key  Restore Style, and  Settings > Sound > DTS Play-Fi.
press OK. The style is restored. With DTS Play-Fi on your Philips TV, you can connect
Customise Personal mode to compatible speakers to stream audio wirelessly to
1 - Set the sound style to Personal mode. other rooms in your house.
2 - Press the colour key  Customise, and press OK
Note: Settings for Multiroom TV Audio are not
to change Personal mode settings.
available when connected to the DTS Play-Fi
Headphones app or playing music from the DTS Play-
Fi app.
Personal Mode Settings
Speaker virtualizer To stream audio wirelessly to speakers, you will
need...
 Settings > Sound > Personal mode settings >
Speaker virtualizer. • Philips Android Smart TV that supports DTS Play-Fi
• DTS Play-Fi compatible device
Select On or Auto (Dolby Atmos) to enable Dolby • DTS Play-Fi app on your Philips TV
Atmos which can add height dimension in sound. • Mobile device such as your phone or tablet
With height dimension, sound can be precisely placed • DTS Play-Fi, DTS Play-Fi Headphones, or Philips
and moved in three-dimensional space. Sound app installed on your phone or tablet
• Wi-Fi network

Clear dialogue
Setup to connect DTS Play-Fi compatible device
 Settings > Sound > Personal mode settings 1 - Download DTS Play-Fi, DTS Play-Fi
> Clear dialogue > On. Headphones, or Philips Sound app and install the
Select On to get an improved sound quality for App on your phone or tablet.
speech programme. 2 - Use DTS Play-Fi, DTS Play-Fi Headphones, or
Philips Sound app to search and setup DTS Play-Fi
compatible device. Make sure the DTS Play-Fi device
is connected with same Wi-Fi network of your TV.
AI Equalizer
3 - On your Philips TV, open the pre-installed DTS
 Settings > Sound > Personal mode settings > AI Play-Fi app and select Connect Speakers to search
Equalizer. DTS Play-Fi compatible devices.
Select On to enable intelligent equalizer adjustment 4 - When the DTS Play-Fi devices is successfully
based on audio content and custom settings. connected with your TV, you can select the devices
from device list and adjust the volume.
5 - Now you can start to stream audio from your TV

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to multiple DTS Play-Fi devices.
Mimi Sound Personalization settings

DTS Play-Fi Wireless Surround Mimi Sound Personalization settings

With Play-Fi app on your TV, you can set up surround  Settings > Sound > Mimi Sound Personalization
sound with TV speakers, soundbar and subwoofer. settings.

1 - Launch DTS Play-Fi App on TV Mimi Sound Personalization


2 - Move to DTS Play-Fi Wireless Surround tab and Mimi Sound Personalization is a technology that
select 'Begin Setup...'. adapts the audio signal of the TV in real time to the
3 - Follow the on-screen instruction to set TV user’s hearing ability. It restores details in the audio
speakers and DTS Play-Fi compatible devices as a signal that would otherwise not be heard by users
surround sound system. with less-than-perfect hearing, so that they hear
more and experience better sound, thereby
enhancing the TV viewing experience.
DTS Play-Fi Home Theater

Experience immersive home theater audio with Play-


Fi wireless subwoofers, soundbars, front speakers, How do I test my hearing and set up my hearing
surround speakers, or a Play-Fi receiver that powers profile?
home theater speakers.
Open Mimi Sound Personalization under  Settings
Play-Fi Speakers as Front TV Speakers > Sound > Mimi Sound Personalization settings >
• You may output TV audio to a pair of Play-Fi Configure. Create your Hearing ID with a short hearing
speakers such as the TAW6205, TAW6505 or TAFW1. test with the Mimi Hearing Test app, or create a
• TV speakers will be muted when connected to Play- profile based on your year of birth. The Hearing ID
Fi speakers. can be added to the television with a QR code, which
• Use the Play-Fi app on TV to set up the Play-Fi will sync your Hearing Test app with the TV.
speakers.
1 - Select Play-Fi Wireless Home Theatre
2 - Select Two as the Front Speakers EasyLink 2.0
3 - Follow the setup wizard to complete the setup.
Setup Home Theater system with your TV and Play- Control the sound settings of the HDMI sound system
Fi Speakers via EasyLink 2.0
1 - On Play-Fi app, select DTS Play-Fi Home Theater
 Settings > Sound > EasyLink 2.0.
> Setup > Connect Speakers to connect all of your
Play-Fi devices. If the devices are already connected, You can adjust the individual sound settings of the
you can select My speakers are connected… to go to HDMI sound system via Frequent settings or Settings
next step. > Sound. This is only applicable with EasyLink 2.0
2 - Setup to assign the Front Speaker, Surround compliant HDMI sound system. To switch on the
Speakers, Subwoofer to connected Play-Fi devices. control, make sure the EasyLink 2.0 sound control
The graphic on left side will show the positions of the menu item is set to On under General settings >
speakers. EasyLink.
3 - Suggest to use TV+ Two as it provides dedicated
center channel for dialog clarity.
4 - Once the devices are assigned, select Continue… Select sound style
to complete the Home Theater system setup.
 Settings > Sound > EasyLink 2.0 > Sound style.
On Settings menu of Home Theater system. You can
select Distance To Speakers to choose proper Switch between the preset sound styles. There are
distance or select Disable Home Theater, Disband ideal styles for watching movies, listening to music, or
Setup if necessary. other sound contents.

Note: • Movie - Ideal sound style for watching movie.


1. Wireless surround/Stereo pair should proceed • Music - Optimised for listening to music.
under Play-Fi Home Theater. • Voice - Enhanced the dialog in the vocals.
2. The features depend on TV model and Play-Fi • Stadium - Gives a feel of a large open-air stadium.
speakers in use. • Custom - Personalised sound mode. The setting is
only available when connected device is compatible
with TV for the feature.

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Adjust bass level
 Settings > Sound > EasyLink 2.0 > Bass. Select sound stage
Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to  Settings > Sound > EasyLink 2.0 > Sound stage.
adjust the level of bass.
Select a listening experience. The setting is only
available when connected device is compatible with
TV for the feature.
Adjust treble level
• Auto - Dynamic setting follow contents.
 Settings > Sound > EasyLink 2.0 > Treble. • On - Immersive Sound Stage, good for watching
Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to movies.
adjust the level of treble. • Off - Crystal Sound Stage, good for listening to
music and dialogue.

Custom Equaliser
Reset all to default
 Settings > Sound > EasyLink 2.0 > Custom
Equaliser.  Settings > Sound > EasyLink 2.0 > Reset all to
default.
Adjustable frequency bands when the Sound style is
set to Custom. Press the arrows  (up) Reset all the EasyLink 2.0 sound settings back to the
or  (down) to adjust the level of AI Equalizer. The original factory settings.
setting is only available when connected device is
compatible with TV for the feature.
Advanced Sound Settings
Surround Sound Volume Control
 Settings > Sound > EasyLink 2.0 > Surround
Sound. Auto volume

Select a surround effect from the preset types.  Settings > Sound > Advanced > Auto volume.

• Upmix - Upmix to take full advantage of all Select On or Off to switch on or off the auto volume
speakers. adjustment.
• Standard - Speakers output follow the original Select Night Mode for a more comfortable quiet
channels. listening experience.
• Voice - Enhanced the dialog in the vocals.
• Surround AI - Optimum surround effect using AI
analysis. Delta volume
 Settings > Sound > Advanced > Delta volume.
DRC The Delta volume setting can be used to adjust to
 Settings > Sound > EasyLink 2.0 > DRC. balance the sound level difference between the TV
channel and the HDMI source input. Press the
Select the preferred Dynamic Range Control (DRC). arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust the delta
• Auto - Dynamic range is automatically adjusted. value for TV speaker volume.
• On - Optimize the dynamic range. * Note: Delta volume is available when the input
• Off - Turn off dynamic range adjustment. source is set to HDMI or Analogue sources and the
Audio out is set to TV speakers or HDMI sound
system.
Height speakers
 Settings > Sound > EasyLink 2.0 > Height
speakers. Audio Out Settings
Select the preferred height speakers movement. The Audio out
setting is only available when connected device is
compatible with TV for the feature.  Quick Menu > Frequent Settings > Audio out.

• Auto - Dynamic movement follow contents. Set the TV to play the sound on TV or on the
• On - Always elevated. connected audio system.
• Off - Flat position. You can select where you want to hear the TV sound

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and how you want to control it. Adjust the loudness level from device which is
• If you select TV speakers off, you permanently connected to digital audio output (SPDIF) or HDMI.
switch off the TV speakers.
• Select More to have louder volume.
• If you select TV speakers, the TV speakers are
• Select Less to have softer volume.
always on.
With an audio device connected with HDMI CEC,
select HDMI sound system. The TV will switch off Digital out delay
the TV speakers when the device is playing the
 Settings > Sound > Advanced > Digital out
sound.
delay.
When a Philips TAH6206 (USB) audio device
For some Home Theatre Systems you might need to
connected with your TV, you can select Philips
adjust the audio sync delay to synchronise the audio
TAH6206 (USB) to play TV sound with the device.
to the video. Select Off if a sound delay is set on
If there is a Bluetooth® speaker already paired with your Home Theatre System.
your TV, it will be available on the audio out device
list with its device name.
Digital out offset (Only available when Digital out
When the DTS Play-Fi compatible device is
configured correctly and switched on, you can select delay set to On)
Play-Fi Wireless Home Theater to set it as audio out  Settings > Sound > Advanced > Digital out
device. offset.
If you cannot set a delay on the Home Theatre
System, you can set the TV to sync the sound. You
eARC
can set an offset that compensates for the time
 Settings > Sound > Advanced > eARC. necessary for the Home Theatre System to process
Set eARC mode to Automatic or Off. the sound of the TV picture. You can set the value in
steps of 5ms. Maximum setting is 60ms.

Digital Output Settings


Dolby Atmos Notification
Digital output settings are available for optical and
HDMI ARC sound signals.  Settings > Sound > Dolby Atmos notification.
Digital out format Switch On or Off the Dolby Atmos notification when
Dolby Atmos content begins to play on your TV.
 Settings > Sound > Advanced > Digital out
format.
Set the audio out signal of the TV to fit the sound 15.3
capabilities of the connected Home Theatre System.
Ambilight Settings
• Stereo (uncompressed): If your audio playback
devices have no multichannel sound processing,
select to only output stereo content to your audio
Turn Ambilight On or Off
playback devices.
Turn off Ambilight
• Multichannel: Select to output multichannel audio
content (compressed multichannel sound signal) or Press  and select Off, or you can turn Off by
stereo audio content to your audio playback devices. pressing Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight
• Multichannel (bypass): Select to output Dolby style > Off.
Digital Plus or DTS content to your audio playback
devices or Home theatre system.
- Make sure your audio playback devices support Ambilight Style
Dolby Atmos feature.
You can select the way Ambilight follows.
- SPDIF output (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) will be
disabled when streaming Dolby Digital Plus content.  Quick Menu > Frequent Settings > Ambilight
style.

Digital out levelling


Follow video
 Settings > Sound > Advanced > Digital out
levelling.  Quick Menu > Frequent Settings > Ambilight

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style > Follow video.
Custom Colour
Select one of the styles that follow the dynamics of
the picture on your TV screen. Custom colour
• Standard - Ideal for day to day TV watching  Settings > Ambilight > Custom colour.
• Natural - Follows the picture or sound as truthful
as possible To set the colour for Ambilight static light of your
• Sports - Ideal for sports programme choice. You can pick a colour you like from the colour
• Vivid - Ideal for daylight conditions palette. This setting is only available when Ambilight
• Game - Ideal for gaming style is set to Lounge light and then Custom colour is
selected.

Follow audio
 Quick Menu > Frequent Settings > Ambilight
style > Follow audio.
Select one of the styles that follow the dynamics of Advanced Ambilight Settings
the sound.
• Lumina - Mixes audio dynamics with video colours Brightness
• Retro - Based on audio dynamics  Settings > Ambilight > Advanced > Brightness.
• Rhytm - Based on audio dynamics
Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to set the
level of Ambilight brightness.
Lounge light
 Quick Menu > Frequent Settings > Ambilight Saturation
style > Lounge light.
 Settings > Ambilight > Advanced > Saturation.
Select one of the preset colour styles.
Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to set the
• Hot lava - Red colour variations level of Ambilight saturation.
• Deep water - Blue colour variations
• Fresh nature - Green colour variations
• Warm white - White colour variations Neutralise the influence of a coloured wall on the
• Custom colour - Static colour of your choice. To set Ambilight colours
the colour for Ambilight static light, go to  Settings
> Ambilight > Custom colour and pick a colour you  Settings > Ambilight > Advanced > Wall colour.
like. Select the colour of the wall behind the TV and the TV
will modify the Ambilight colours to appear as they
are intended.
Follow flag
 Quick Menu > Frequent Settings > Ambilight
style > Follow flag. Set Ambilight to switch off immediately or slowly
fade out when you switch off the TV
Let Ambilight follow the country flag you select.
 Settings > Ambilight > Advanced > TV switch
off > Fade out to off / Immediate switch off.
Follow app
 Quick Menu > Frequent Settings > Ambilight Warm white tuning
style > Follow app.
 Settings > Ambilight > Advanced > Warm
This function is available when you control Ambilight white tuning.
with an app.
The Warm white tuning tunes and locks your
preferred colour for Ambilight. When Ambilight style >
Lounge light > Warm white is unlock, you can tune
and lock white colour variations of Ambilight.

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15.4 the USB Hard Drive with any PC application. This will
corrupt your recordings. When you format another
Eco Settings USB Hard Drive, the content on the former will be lost.
A USB Hard Drive installed on your TV will need
Set screen off to save energy consumption reformatting for use with a computer.
 Quick Menu > Frequent Settings > Screen off. * Connect the USB Hard Drive with size less than 2TB.
 Settings > Eco settings > Screen off.
To format a USB Hard Drive…
Select Screen off, the TV screen is switched off, to
1 - Connect the USB Hard Drive to one of
switch the TV screen back on, press any key on the
the USB connections on the TV. Do not connect
remote control.
another USB device to the other USB ports when
formatting.
2 - Switch on the USB Hard Drive and the TV.
Set to reduce eye strain
3 - Select Recordings if you want to perform Pause
 Settings > Eco settings > Eye care. TV and Recordings, otherwise, select Apps to store
apps. Follow the instructions on screen.
Switch on to automatically reduce eye strain under
4 - All files and data will be removed after formatting.
different ambient light conditions.
5 - When the USB Hard Drive is formatted, leave it
connected permanently.

Set TV switch off timer


 Settings > Eco settings > Switch off timer.
USB Keyboard Settings
Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust the
value. The value 0 (Off) deactivates the automatic Set the keyboard layout for installed USB keyboard
switch off.
Select Switch off timer, the TV switches off  Settings > General settings > USB keyboard
automatically to save energy. settings.
* TV switches off if receiving a TV signal but you don't
Connect the USB keyboard to one of the USB
press a key on the remote control during a 4 hour
connections on this TV. When the TV detects the
period.
keyboard for the first time, you can select your
* TV switches off if not receiving a TV signal nor a keyboard lay-out and test your selection.
remote control command for 10 minutes.
* If you use the TV as a monitor or use a digital
receiver to watch TV (a Set-Top Box - STB) and you Home or Shop
do not use the remote control of the TV, you should
deactivate this automatic switch off, to set the value Select the location of your TV
to 0.
 Settings > General settings > Location.
Select Shop, the picture style settings will be restored
15.5 to default, and can adjust shop settings.
Shop mode is for in-store promotion.
General Settings
USB Hard Drive
Shop Setup
You need to set up and format a USB Hard Drive
before you record a channel. Adjust shop settings

 Settings > General settings > USB Hard Drive.  Settings > General settings > Shop setup.

Before you can pause or record a broadcast, or store If the TV is set to Shop, you can set the availablility of
apps, you must connect and format a USB Hard a specific demo for in store use.
Drive. Formatting removes all files from the USB Hard
Drive.
Adjust Picture and audio
Warning
 Settings > General settings > Shop setup >
The USB Hard Drive is formatted exclusively for this Picture and audio.
TV, you cannot use the stored recordings on another
TV or PC. Do not copy or change recording files on Select Optimized for shop or custom for picture and

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audio settings.
HDMI Ultra HD
This TV can display Ultra HD signals. Some devices -
Demo Me autostart
connected with HDMI - do not recognise a TV with
 Settings > General settings > Shop setup > Ultra HD and might not work correctly or show
Demo Me autostart. distorted picture or sound.
Turn On/Off the Demo Me autostart. To avoid the malfunctioning of such a device, you can
adjust HDMI Ultra HD setting when TV is in the HDMI
source. Recommended setting for legacy device is
OLED refreshing process Standard.

 Settings > General settings > Shop setup > Set the signal quality for each HDMI connectors
OLED refreshing process.
 Settings > General settings > HDMI Ultra
Select Refresh OLED (every 4 hours) to refresh your HD > HDMI (port) > Standard, Optimal, or Optimal
OLED TV screen every 4 hours. Select Off to switch (Auto Game).
off OLED refreshing process. Switching off this
To change the settings, switch to the HDMI source
process may result in image retention, which may
first. Select Optimal to enable the highest quality
void your warranty.
HDMI signal for 4K Ultra HD and HDR content
(4K120# 4:4:4, 4K120# 10 or 12-bit HDR).

AI Picture demo autostart • The setting Optimal allows maximum up to Ultra HD


(100Hz# or 120Hz#) RGB 4:4:4 or YCbCr
 Settings > General settings > Shop setup > AI 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0 signals.
Picture demo autostart. • The setting Standard allows maximum up to Ultra
Turn On/Off the AI Picture demo autostart. HD (50Hz or 60Hz) YCbCr 4:2:0 signals.
On AI Picture demo mode, you can see how AI Maximum supported video timing format for HDMI
Picture processing is enhancing the picture quality in Ultra HD options:
real time. The demo mode includes three steps, which • Resolution: 3840 x 2160
will be shown in repeat cycle. • Frame rate (Hz): 50Hz, 59.94Hz, 60Hz, 100Hz#,
First Step: P5 AI enhanced effect video shown on 120Hz#
screen center with live AI measurements and • Video data sub-sampling (bit-depth)
analyzing. - 8 bit: YCbCr 4:2:0, YCbCr 4:2:2*, YCbCr 4:4:4*, RGB
4:4:4*
Left side measurement demonstration:
- 10 bit: YCbCr 4:2:0*, YCbCr 4:2:2*
• Small size window view shows sub-sampling of live - 12 bit: YCbCr 4:2:0*, YCbCr 4:2:2*
video. * Supported only when HDMI Ultra HD is set to
• Half-moon shape meters to show the status of Optimal or Optimal (Auto Game).
Sharpness, Noise, Motion, Colour of video and # 4K2K 100Hz is only supported when HDMI Ultra HD
viewing ambient light condition. is set to Optimal in HDMI1 and 2. 4K2K 120Hz is only
• Contrast meter: histogram of video level supported when HDMI Ultra HD is set to Optimal or
contribution. Optimal (Auto Game) in HDMI1 and 2. 4K2K
100/120Hz input format is internally scaled down to
Right side AI analyzing results:
4K1K resolution in all picture styles except Monitor
Scene Classification: Output Live AI scene style.
classification category (circle color filled is
Select Standard if the picture or sound are distorted.
proportionally indicating confidence level for each
category). • Set Optimal (Auto Game) to enable TV to support
the HDMI Variable Refresh Rate* /FreeSync
Second Step: Split screen to show live visual effect.
Premium* or Premium Pro*/G-Sync* video (on some
Left half screen is original video content with AI
models only). This option also enables TV to
picture enhancement turned off; right half screen will
automatically set Picture/Sound style to Game
have full AI picture settings applied. It tells the
whenever it is informed by the HDMI device
differences after AI picture processing.
connected to TV.
Third Step: Full screen P5 AI enhanced effect video
* With HDMI Variable Refresh Rate/FreeSync
shown on screen.
Premium or Premium Pro/G-Sync supported, the TV
changes its refresh rate in real time according to the
frame rate signal to synchronize with every picture. It
is applied to reduce the lag, judder and frame tearing

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for better gaming experience.  Settings > General
settings > Advanced > HbbTV and Operator Apps
Note: G-Sync compatible is supported in some TV
settings > HbbTV > On.
models and Nvidia GTX 30 series Graphics card only.
Note:
To watch HDR10+ or Dolby Vision content from HDMI Switch off History Tracking
source, you may need to power off your player and
power on again when the player connected to TV  Settings > General
playing such content for the first time. HDR10+ settings > Advanced > HbbTV and Operator Apps
content is supported only when HDMI Ultra HD is set settings > Tracking > Off.
to Optimal . Dolby Vision content is supported only If set to On, you have no personal preference
when HDMI Ultra HD is set to Optimal or Optimal regarding the tracking. If set to Off, you do not allow
(Auto Game). the tracking by HbbTV and Operator Apps (if
For supported TV models only, to enjoy FreeSync applicable) pages.
Premium or Premium Pro/G-Sync game, you need to
connect your computer or game console to TV via
Ultra High Speed HDMI cable, and then change HDMI Remove Cookies
Ultra HD to Optimal (Auto Game). After that, you may  Settings > General
need to power off your game computer or game settings > Advanced > HbbTV and Operator Apps
console and power on again to complete the first settings > Cookies > On.
time setup.
Switch the storage of cookies from HbbTV and
Operator Apps (if applicable) pages on or off.

Auto Film Mode


Clear approved app listing
Enter the settings for the Auto film mode
 Settings > General
 Settings > General settings > Auto film Mode. settings > Advanced > HbbTV and Operator Apps
settings > Clear approved app listing.
To clear all User's approved applications.
Set the method of detection
 Settings > General settings > Auto Filmm Mode >
Film detection. HbbTV Device ID reset
Select Off, From content or From AI detection to set  Settings > General
how to detect the movie content and then set the settings > Advanced > HbbTV and Operator Apps
Picture style automatically. settings > HbbTV Device ID reset.
You can reset your TV unique device identifier. A new
identifier will be created. This will replace your Device
Set preferred Picture style
ID with a new identifier.
 Settings > General settings > Auto Filmm Mode >
Preferred Picture style.
Select Personal, Crystal Clear, Home Cinema/Dolby OLED Screen Settings
Vision Bright, Filmmaker Mode/Dolby Vision Dark,
Expert 1, Expert2, or Calman for the Picture style Local image protection
that automatically set when movie contents is  Settings > General
detected. settings > Advanced > OLED screen settings >
Local image protection.
Set the level of protection when local still image is
Advanced displayed.
Displaying a still image for a prolonged period of time
HbbTV and Operator Apps Settings may cause an image sticking. This phenomenon is
normal character for OLED panel. Avoid displaying a
View or adjust the settings for HbbTV and Operator fixed image on the TV screen for an extended length
Apps. of time.

Switch on HbbTV Clear residual image

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 Settings > General The installation can take a few minute
settings > Advanced > OLED screen settings >
Clear residual image.
When you encounter image residual on the TV, you 15.6
can clear such image retention on-screen by
activating this function. Clock, Region, and Language
1 - Select Settings > General settings and Settings
press  (right) to enter the menu.
2 - Select Advanced > OLED screen settings Language
> Clear residual image.
3 - Select Confirm.  Settings > Region and language > Language.
The TV will be switched off until the process is
completed.
If you are recording something, the process will be Change the language of the TV menu and
paused, and restart until the recording is completed. It messages
might take a few minutes.  Settings > Region and
If you turn the TV on during the process, it will be language > Language > Menu language.
stopped and will be restarted automatically when the
TV switches to standby at a later time.
While processing, a white line may appear on the
Set audio preference language
screen. This is normal when clearing on-screen image
retention.  Settings > Region and
Clear residual image is a deep refreshing process, it is language > Language > Primary audio, Secondary
not for residual image prevention. It shall be manually audio.
operated only when residual image is seen on screen Digital TV channels can broadcast audio with several
even after TV is in standby mode for at least 8 hours. spoken languages for a programme. You can set a
preferred primary and secondary audio language. If
audio in one of these languages is available, the TV
CAM Profile Name and CAM Interface will switch to this audio.

Set profile name for installed CI+/CAM


Set subtitle preference language
 Settings > General settings > CAM profile name.
 Settings > Region and
language > Language > Primary
Select the type of CI+/CAM subtitle, Secondary subtitle.

 Settings > General settings > CAM interface. Digital channels can offer several subtitle languages
for a programme. You can set a preferred primary and
Select USB to enable the USB CAM, then the PCMCIA secondary subtitle language. If subtitles in one of
CAM will be disabled. Select PCMCIA to enable the these languages are available, the TV will show the
PCMCIA CAM, then the USB CAM will be disabled. subtitles you selected.

Reset TV Settings and Reinstall TV Set teletext preference language


 Settings > Region and
Reset all settings value to original TV settings language > Language > Primary text, Secondary
 Settings > General settings > Factory settings. text.
Some digital TV broadcasters have several Text
languages available.
Redo full TV installation , and set TV status back to
the first time you switch on
 Settings > General settings > Reinstall TV.
Enter PIN code and select Yes, the TV will reinstall
completely.
All settings will be reset and installed channels will be
replaced.

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15.8
Clock
Universal Access Settings
 Settings > Region and language > Clock.
 Settings > Universal access.
With Universal Access switched on, the TV is
Correct clock automatically
prepared for use for the deaf, hard of hearing, blind or
 Settings > Region and partially sighted people.
language > Clock > Auto clock mode.
• The standard setting for the TV clock is Automatic.
The time information comes from the broadcasted Switch on universal access settings
UTC - Coordinated Universal Time information.  Settings > Universal access > Universal
• If the clock is not correct, you can set the TV clock access > On.
to Country dependent.

Universal access for hearing impaired people


Correct clock manually
 Settings > Universal access > Hearing
 Settings > Region and impaired > On.
language > Clock > Auto clock mode > Manual.
• Some digital TV channels broadcast special audio
 Settings > Region and and subtitles adapted for the hard of hearing or deaf
language > Clock > Date, Time. people.
Go to previous menu, and select Date and Time to • Switched on, the TV automatically switches to the
adjust the value. adapted audio and subtitles, if available.

Note:
• If none of the automatic settings display the time Universal access for blind or partially sighted
correctly, you can set the time manually. people
• If you schedule recordings from the TV Guide, we  Settings > Universal access > Audio
recommend not to change the time and date description > Audio description > On.
manually.
Digital TV channels can broadcast special audio
commentary describing what is happening on
Set time zone or set a time offset for your region screen.
(Only available for certain countries)  Settings > Universal access > Audio
 Settings > Region and description > Mixed volume, Audio effects, Speech.
language > Clock > Time zone. • Select Mixed volume, you can mix the volume of
Time zone setting is only available when Auto clock the normal audio with the audio commentary. Press
mode is set to Automatic or Country dependant. the arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust the value.
• Set Audio effect to On for extra audio effects in
the commentary audio, like stereo or fading sound.
Set the TV to switch to Standby automatically after a • Select Speech to set speech
preset time preference, Descriptive or Subtitles.

 Quick Menu > Frequent Settings > Sleep timer.


Dialogue enhancement

15.7  Settings > Universal access > Dialogue


enhancement.
Android Settings Increase the intelligibility of dialogue and
 Settings > Android settings. commentary, if available. Only available when sound
setting Clear dialogue is On and audio stream is AC-4.
View the list of installed Apps, check out the free
space to download more or uninstall an App.

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15.9
Lock for CAM
Lock Settings
Set CAM PIN for recording
Set Code and Change Code  Settings > Child lock > CAM PIN.

Set a new code or reset the change code


 Settings > Child lock > Set code / Change code.
The child lock code is used to lock or unlock channels
or programmes.
Note:
If you forgot your PIN code, you can override the
current one by using the code 8888 and entering a
new one.

Lock for Programme


Set a minumum age to watch rated programmes
(only available for certain countries)
 Settings > Child lock > Parental rating.

Lock for App


Set lock on Philips apps
 Settings > Child lock > App lock.
You can lock apps unsuited for children. You can lock
18+ rated apps from the Philips apps or set up a
restricted profile in the Home menu.

18+
The 18+ app lock will ask for a PIN code when you try
to start an 18+ rated app. This lock is only valid for 18+
rated apps from the Philips apps.

Restricted profile
You can set up a restricted profile for the Home menu
where only the apps you allow are available. You
need to enter a PIN code to set up and switch on the
restricted profile.

Google Play Store - Maturity


In the Google Play Store, you can hide apps
according to users/buyers maturity. You need to enter
a PIN code to select or change the level of maturity.
The level of maturity will determine which apps are
available for installation.

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16 16.3

Videos, Photos and Most Popular Menu and Last


Played Menu
Music View most popular files or clear the list
16.1 1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and
press OK.
From a Computer or NAS 2 - Select  USB Devices and select  Most
popular.
You can view your photos or play your music and 3 - Select one of the file and press OK to view files
videos from a computer or a NAS (Network Attached or press  Clear all to clear the list.
Storage) in your home network. View last played files
The TV and computer or NAS must be in the same 1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and
home network. On your computer or NAS, you need press OK.
to install Media Server Software. Your Media Server 2 - Select  USB Devices and select  Last
must be set to share your files with the TV. The TV played.
shows your files and folders as they are organised by 3 - Select one of the file and press OK to view
the Media Server or as they are structured on your files or press  Clear all to clear the list.
computer or NAS.
The TV does not support subtitles on video streams 16.4
from a computer or NAS.
If the Media Server supports searching for files, a
From a USB Connection
search field is available.
You can view your photos or play your music and
To browse and play the files on your computer… videos from a connected USB flash drive or USB Hard
Drive.
1 - Press  SOURCES, select  Network and
press OK. With the TV switched on, plug in a USB flash drive or a
2 - Select  Network Devices and press  (right) USB Hard Drive to one of the USB connections. The
to select the device you need. TV detects the device and will list your media files.
3 - Once a Network device is connected, the
If the list of files does not appear automatically…
Network Devices item will be replaced by connected
device name. 1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and
4 - You can browse and play your files. press OK.
5 - To stop playing videos, photos and music, 2 - Select  USB Devices and press  (right) to
press  EXIT. select the USB device you need.
3 - You can browse your files in the folder structure
you have organised on the drive.
16.2 4 - Press  Play all to play all files in the USB
folder or press  Mark favourite to add the selected
Favourites Menu folder to favourite menu -  Favourites.
5 - To stop playing videos, photos and music,
Add a folder or a file to favourites menu press  EXIT.
1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and
Warning
press OK.
2 - Select  USB Devices and select a folder or a If you try to pause or record a programme with a USB
file. Hard Drive connected, the TV will ask you to format
3 - Press  Mark favourite (green) to add the the USB Hard Drive. This formatting will delete all
selected folder or file to the favourite menu. current files on the USB Hard Drive.
View favourite files
1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and
press OK.
2 - Select  Favourites.
3 - You can view all favourite files in the list.

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16.5
Video Options
Play your Videos
Browse video files...

Play Videos • List/Thumbnails – List or thumbnails views


• Shuffle – Play your files in a random order
Open video folder • Repeat – Plays all videos in this folder once or
1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and continuously
press OK.
2 - Select  USB Devices and press  (right) to • Info – Show video information
select the USB device you need. • All settings – Launch the Settings menu
3 - Select Videos, you can press  Mark Playing video files...
favourite to add the video folder to favourite menu
-  Favourites. • Mark as favourites – Mark the video as favourites
• Subtitle setting – Set subtitle font size, colour,
position, etc.
Play a video
• Info – Show video information
1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and
press OK.
2 - Select  USB Devices and press  (right) to
16.6
select the USB device you need.
3 - Select Videos and select one of video, you View your Photos
can press  Play all to play all files in the folder or
press  Mark as favourite to add the selected
video to favourite menu -  Favourites.
View Photos
Open photo folder
1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and
Control bar
press OK.
2 - Select  USB Devices and press  (right) to
select the USB device you need.
3 - Select Photos, you can press  Mark
favourite to add the photo folder to favourite menu.

View a photo
1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and
press OK.
2 - Select  USB Devices and press  (right) to
select the USB device you need.
3 - Select Photos and select one of photos, you
can press  Slide show to play all files in the
1 - Progress bar folder or press  Mark favourite to add the
2 - Playback control bar selected photo to favourite menu -  Favourites.
-  : Jump to the previous video in a folder
-  : Jump to the next video in a folder
-  : Rewind Control bar
-  : Fast forward
-  : Pause the playback

3 - Mark as favourites
4 - Play all videos
5 - Subtitle: switch subtitles On, Off or On During
Mute.
6 - Subtitle language: select a Subtitle Language
7 - Audio language: select an audio language
8 - Shuffle: play your files in a random order
9 - Repeat: plays all videos in this folder once or
continuously

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menu.

View a 360 photo


1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and
press OK.
2 - Select  USB Devices and press  (right) to
select the USB device you need.
3 - Select 360 Photos and select one of photos, you
can press  Play All to play all files in the folder or
press  Mark favourite to add the selected photo
to favourite menu -  Favourites.

1 - Playback control bar


-  : Jump to the previous photo in a folder Control bar
-  : Jump to the next photo in a folder
-  : Pause the slideshow playback

2 - Mark as favourites
3 - Start a slideshow
4 - Rotate the photo
5 - Shuffle: play your files in a random order
6 - Repeat: plays all photos in this folder once or
continuously
7 - Stop the music playing in the background
8 - Set the speed of the slide show

1 - Playback control bar


Photo Options -  : Jump to the previous photo in a folder
-  : Jump to the next photo in a folder
Browse photo files... -  : Rewind playback at 2x, 4x, 32x speed
• List/Thumbnails – List or thumbnails views -  : Wind playback at 2x, 4x, 32x speed
• Shuffle – Play your files in a random order -  : Pause the playback
• Repeat – Play the slide show once or continuously

• Stop music – Stop background music playing 2 - Mark as favourites


• Slide Show Speed – Set the speed of the slide 3 - Play one / Play all: play one photo or play all
show photos in this folder.
4 - Manual mode /Auto mode: when the 360 player
• Info – Show photo information is started, it will auto pan the selected 360 photo from
• All settings – Launch the Settings menu left to right (0 to 360 degrees) in 360 view. When
manual mode is entered, the 360 player will stop
Playing photo files...
auto panning/rotating to allow
• Mark as favourites – Mark the photo as favourites manually panning/rotating with the remote control
keys.
• Info – Show photo information 5 - Little Planet view: Little Planet is an alternate and
fun view of 360 photo. When Little Planet view is
started, the 360 photo will be rendered in a wrapped
around view like a planet.
View 360 Photos 6 - Shuffle: play your files in a random order.
7 - Repeat: plays all photos in this folder once or
Open 360 Photos folder
continuously.
1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and
8 - Stop the music playing in the background.
press OK.
2 - Select  USB Devices and press  (right) to * Note: When a 360 photo file is browsed or viewed in
select the USB device you need. regular photo viewer, it will be treated as regular
3 - Select 360 Photos, you can press  Mark picture and displayed as equirectangular (or "flatten")
favourite to add the 360 photos folder to favourite when opened.

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2 - Playback control bar
360 Photo Options -  : Jump to the previous music in a folder
-  : Jump to the next music in a folder
Browse 360 photo files...
-  : Rewind
• List/Thumbnails – List or thumbnails views -  : Fast forward
• Shuffle – Play your files in a random order -  : Pause the playback
• Repeat – Play your files once or continuously
• Stop music – Stop background music playing
• All settings – Launch the Settings menu 3 - Mark as favourites
4 - Play all music
Playing 360 photo files...
5 - Shuffle: play your files in a random order
• Reset view – Reset the angle of view 6 - Repeat: plays all music in this folder once or
• Info – Show 360 photo information continuously

16.7
Music Options
Play your Music
Browse music files...
Play Music • Shuffle – Play your files in a random order.

Open music folder • Repeat – Plays all songs in this folder once or
1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and continuously.
press OK.
2 - Select  USB Devices and press  (right) to • All settings – Launch the Settings menu
select the USB device you need. Playing music files...
3 - Select Music, you can press  Mark
favourite to add the music folder to favourite menu • Mark as favourites – Mark the music as favourites
-  Favourites.
4 - You can quickly find a music using classification
- Genres, Artists, Albums, Tracks.

Play music
1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and
press OK.
2 - Select  USB Devices and press  (right) to
select the USB device you need.
3 - Select Music and select one of classifications to
view music files.
4 - Select a music and you can press  Play
all to play all files in the folder or press  Mark
favourite to add the selected music to favourite
menu -  Favourites.

Control bar

1 - Progress bar

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17 press OK.
2 - Press  Back to close.
TV Guide
17.1 Change Day
What You Need The TV Guide can show the scheduled programmes
for the upcoming days (maximum up to 8 days).
With the TV Guide you can view a list of the current
and scheduled TV programmes of your channels. Press the colour key  Day and select the day you
Depending on where the TV guide information (data) need.
is coming from, analogue and digital channels or only
digital channels are shown. Not all channels offer TV
Guide information. Set a Reminder
The TV can collect TV Guide information for the
channels that are installed on the TV. The TV cannot You can set a reminder for a programme. A message
collect the TV Guide information for channels viewed will alert you at the start of the programme. You can
from a digital receiver or decoder. tune to this channel immediately.
In the TV Guide a programme with a reminder is
marked with a  (clock).
17.2
To set a reminder…
TV Guide Data 1 - Press  TV GUIDE and select an upcoming
programme.
The TV Guide receives information (data) from
2 - Press  OPTIONS and select Set reminder or
broadcasters. In some regions and for some channels,
press the colour key  Set reminder .
TV Guide information might not be available. The TV
3 - Press  Back to close the menu.
can collect TV Guide information for the channels that
are installed on the TV. The TV cannot collect the TV To clear a reminder…
Guide information from channels viewed from a
1 - Press  TV GUIDE and select a programme
digital receiver or decoder.
with the reminder.
2 - Press  OPTIONS and select Clear reminder or
press the colour key  Clear reminder .
17.3
3 - Press  Back to close the menu.
Using the TV Guide
Open the TV Guide Search by Genre
To open the TV Guide, press  TV GUIDE. The TV If the information is available, you can look up
Guide shows the channels of the selected tuner. scheduled programmes by genre like movies, sports,
etc.
Press  TV GUIDE again to close.
To search for programmes by genre…
The first time you open the TV Guide, the TV scans all
TV channels for programme information. This may 1 - Press  TV GUIDE.
take several minutes. TV Guide data is stored on TV. 2 - Press  OPTIONS.
3 - Select Search by genre and press OK.
4 - Select the genre you want and press OK. A list
with the found programmes appears.
Tune to a Programme 5 - You can set reminders or schedule a recording on
From the TV Guide, you can tune to a current a selected programme.
programme. 6 - Press  Back to close the menu.
For more information on Recording, press the colour
To switch to the programme (channel), select the key  Keywords and look up Recording.
programme and press OK.
* Note: The Search by genre function is only available
View programme details for certain countries.
To call up the details of the selected programme…
1 - Press  OPTIONS, select Programme Info and

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List of Reminders
You can view a list of the reminders you have set.

List of Reminders
To open the list of reminders…
1 - Press  TV GUIDE.
2 - Press the colour key  Scheduled .
3 - At the top of the screen,
select  Scheduled and press OK.
4 - In the list of scheduled recordings and reminders,
select the tab Reminders and press OK to view the
reminders only.
5 - Press the colour key  Remove to remove the
selected reminder. Press the colour
key  Record to record the selected programme.
6 - Press  Back to close the menu.

Set a Recording
You can set a recording in the TV Guide*.
To see the recording list, press  Recordings , a
programme set to be recorded is marked with
a  (red dot) on the front of the programme name.
To record a programme…
1 - Press  TV GUIDE and select a future or
ongoing programme.
2 - Press the colour key  Record .
3 - Press  Back to close the menu.
To cancel a recording…
1 - Press  TV GUIDE and select the programme
set for recording.
2 - Press the colour key  Clear Recording .
3 - Press  Back to close the menu.

* To record a TV programme you need…


• a connected USB Hard Drive formatted on this TV
• digital TV channels installed on this TV
• to receive channel information for the on screen TV
Guide
• a reliable TV clock setting. If you reset the TV clock
manually, recordings may fail.

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18 Schedule a Recording

Recording and You can schedule a recording of an upcoming


programme for today or a few days from today

Pause TV (maximum of 8 days away). The TV will use the data


from the TV Guide to start and end the recording.
To record a programme…
18.1
1 - Press  TV GUIDE.
Recording 2 - On the TV Guide, select the channel and
programme you wish to record. Press  (right)
What You Need or  (left) to scroll through the programmes of a
channel. Use the colour key  Day to select the
You can record a digital TV broadcast and watch it day you need.
later. 3 - With the programme highlighted, press the colour
To record a TV programme you need… key  Record . The programme is scheduled for
recording. A warning will show automatically when
• a connected USB Hard Drive formatted on this TV overlapping recordings are scheduled. If you plan to
• digital TV channels installed on this TV record a programme in your absence, remember to
• to receive channel information for the on screen TV leave the TV switched to Standby and the USB Hard
Guide Drive switched on.
• a reliable TV clock setting. If you reset the TV clock 4 - The TV adds some time margin at the end of the
manually, recordings may fail. programme. You can adjust this margin with Auto
You cannot record when you are using Pause TV. End Margin.
5 - Press  Back to close the menu.
In terms enforcement of copyright legislation, some
DVB providers can apply different restriction by
means of DRM (Digital Right Management) You can also view a list of the reminders you have set.
technology. In case of broadcasting protected
channels, recording, record validity or number of To open the list of reminders…
views may be restricted. Recording may be 1 - Press  TV GUIDE.
completely prohibited. In case of trying to record a 2 - Press the colour key  Scheduled .
protected broadcasting or play back an expired 3 - At the top of the screen,
recording, an error message can appear. select  Scheduled and press OK.
For more information on installing a USB Hard Drive, 4 - In the list of scheduled recordings and reminders,
in Help, press the colour key  Keywords and select the tab Reminders and press OK to view the
look up USB Hard Drive. reminders only.
5 - Press the colour key  Remove to remove the
Note: selected reminder. Press the colour
Recording function is only for digital TV broadcast. It key  Record to record the selected programme.
is not possible to record content from external 6 - Press  Back to close the menu.
devices (e.g. HDMI).

List of Recordings
Record a Programme
You can view and manage your recordings in the list
Record Now of recordings. Next to the list of recordings, there is a
separate list for scheduled recordings and reminders.
To record the programme you are watching right now, To open the list or recordings…
press  (Record) on the remote control. The
recording will start immediately. 1 - Press  TV GUIDE.
2 - Press the colour key  Recordings .
To stop the recording, press  (Stop). 3 - In the list of recordings, select the
When TV Guide data is available, the programme you tabs New, Watched or Expired and press OK to
are watching will be recorded from the moment you filter your view.
pressed the recording key until the programme 4 - With a recording selected in the list, you can
ends. If no TV Guide data is available, the recording remove the recording with the colour
will only last 30 minutes. You can adjust the end time key  Remove or stop an ongoing recording
of the recording in the list of Recordings. with the colour key  Stop Recording . You can
rename a recording with the colour key  Rename .

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5 - Press  Back to close the menu. 1 - Press  TV GUIDE.
2 - Press the colour key  Recordings .
Broadcasters can limit the number of days a recording
3 - At the top of the screen,
can be viewed. When this period expires, the
select  Scheduled and press OK.
recording will be marked as expired. A recording in
4 - Press  OPTIONS, select Schedule and
the list can show the number of days before it expires.
press OK.
When a scheduled recording was prevented by the 5 - Select the tuner from where you want to record
broadcaster or when the broadcast was interrupted, a and press OK.
recording is marked as Failed. 6 - Select the channel to record from and press OK.
7 - Select the day of the recording and press OK.
8 - Set the start and end time of the recording. Select
Recording Conflicts a button and use the  (up) or  (down) keys to
set the hours and minutes.
When two scheduled recordings are overlapping in 9 - Select Record and press OK to schedule the
time, there is a recording conflict. To solve a recording manual recording.
conflict, you can adjust the start and end time of one
The recording will appear in the list of scheduled
or both scheduled recordings.
recordings and reminders.
To adjust the start or end time of a scheduled
recording…
1 - Press  TV GUIDE. Watch a Recording
2 - Press the colour key  Recordings .
3 - At the top of the screen, To watch a recording…
select  Scheduled and press OK.
1 - Press  TV GUIDE.
4 - In the list of scheduled recordings and reminders,
2 - Press the colour key  Recordings .
select the tab Recordings and press OK to view
3 - In the list of recordings, select the recording you
the scheduled recordings only.
need and press OK to start watching.
5 - Select the scheduled recording that conflicts with
4 - You can use the
another scheduled recording and press the colour
keys  (pause),  (play),  (rewind),  (fast
key  Adjust Time .
forward) or  (stop).
6 - Select the start or end time and change the time
5 - To switch back to watch TV, press  EXIT.
with the  (up) or  (down) keys.
Select Apply and press OK.
7 - Press  Back to close the menu.
18.2

Pause TV
Auto End Margin

You can set the time margin that the TV will add
What You Need
automatically at the end of each scheduled recording. You can pause a digital TV broadcast and resume
To set the automatic end time margin… watching it a bit later.
1 - Press  TV GUIDE. To pause a TV programme you need…
2 - Press the colour key  Recordings . • a connected USB Hard Drive formatted on this TV
3 - Press  OPTIONS and select Auto End • digital TV channels installed on this TV
Margin and press OK. • to receive channel information for the on screen TV
4 - Press  (up) or  (down) and press OK to Guide
set the time margin added to a recording
automatically. You can add up to 45 minutes to a With the USB Hard Drive connected and formatted,
recording. the TV continuously stores the TV broadcast you are
5 - Press  Back to close the menu. watching. When you switch to another channel, the
broadcast of the former channel is cleared. Also
when you switch the TV to standby the broadcast is
cleared.
Manual Recording
You cannot use Pause TV when you are recording.
You can schedule a recording that is not linked to a
TV programme. You set the tuner type, channel and For more information, in Help, press the colour
the start and end time yourself. key  Keywords and look up USB Hard Drive.

To schedule a recording manually…

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Pause a Programme
To pause and resume a broadcast…
• To pause a broadcast, press  (Pause). A progress
bar at the bottom of the screen appears briefly.
• To call up the progress bar, press  (Pause) again.
• To resume watching, press  (Play).
With the progress bar on screen, press  (Rewind)
or press  (Forward) to select from where you want
to start viewing the paused broadcast. Press these
keys repeatedly to change speed.
You can pause a broadcast for a maximum time span
of 90 minutes.
To switch back to the live TV broadcast,
press  (Stop).

Replay
Since the TV stores the broadcast you are watching,
you can mostly replay the broadcast for a few
seconds.
To replay a current broadcast…
1 - Press  (Pause)
2 - Press  (Rewind). You can
press  repeatedly to select from where you want
to start viewing the paused broadcast. Press these
keys repeatedly to change speed. At one point you
will reach the start of the broadcast storage or the
maximum time span.
3 - Press  (Play) to watch the broadcast again.
4 - Press  (Stop) to watch the broadcast live.

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19

Smartphones and
Tablets
19.1

Philips TV Remote App


The new Philips TV Remote App on your smartphone
or tablet is your new TV buddy.
Download the Philips TV Remote App from your
favourite app store today.
The Philips TV Remote App is available for iOS and
Android and is free of charge.

19.2

Google Cast
What You Need
If an app on your mobile device has Google Cast, you
can cast your app on this TV. On the mobile app, look
for the Google Cast icon. You can use your mobile
device to control what's on TV. Google Cast works on
Android and iOS.
Your mobile device must be connected to the same
Wi-Fi home network as your TV.

Apps with Google Cast


New Google Cast apps come available every
day. You can already try it with YouTube, Chrome,
Netflix, Photowall … or Big Web Quiz for
Chromecast. See also google.com/cast
Some Google Play products and features aren't
available in all countries.
Find more information on
www.support.google.com/androidtv

Cast to Your TV
To cast an app to the TV screen…
1 - On your smartphone or tablet, open an app that
supports Google Cast.
2 - Tab the Google Cast icon.
3 - Select the TV you would like to cast to.
4 - Press play on your smartphone or tablet. What
you selected should start playing on TV.

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20 20.4

Games Gaming Control Bar


The Gaming control bar is an integrated centre for
20.1 information display and setting control while playing
What You Need game. It is applicable for HDMI source as long as the
Picture style is set to Game/HDR Game/Dolby Vision
On this TV, you can play games… Game/Monitor/HDR Monitor.

• from the Smart TV Collection in the Home menu When TV auto switch to Game mode (via game
• from the Google Play Store in the Home menu detection), the TV will show a message to inform user
• from a connected Game Console that Game mode is enabled and the gaming control
bar can be enabled via long pressing the MENU key.
Games from the Smart TV Collection or the Google
Play Store must be downloaded and installed on TV Activation and deactivation
before you can play them. Some games need a Long press the MENU key to launch the gaming
gamepad to play. control bar while in Game mode or Monitor mode. To
To install game apps from the Smart TV Collection or deactivate the gaming control bar, you can
the Google Play Store, the TV must be connected to press  Back or it will be close automatically after
the Internet. You must agree to the Terms of Use to 20 seconds without interaction.
use apps from the Smart TV Collection. You must
sign in with a Google Account to use the Google Play
apps and Google Play Store. The Gaming control bar contains information bar or
setting bar and a Toggle button to switch between
information bar and settings bar.
20.2
Information bar
Gamepads The information bar will show the key information for
the gaming:
To play games from the Internet on this TV, you can
connect a selected range of wireless Gamepads. The Input lag: current input lag status
TV can support 2 connected Gamepads at a time. Frame rate: current FPS (frame per second)
When you connect the Gamepad, you can use it Resolution: video source resolution
immediately. Content type: video content is General or Movie or
VRR/Fresync/G-Sync
SDR/HDR format: the supported source HDR or SDR
20.3 type
Colour space: supported source colour space type
Play a Game From Game
Console or Computer Setting bar
To start a game from a Game Console or Computer The settings bar contains related settings that can
on the first time… improve your gaming experience. Select and press
1 - Connect Game Console or Computer to TV via OK on the setting icons to change following settings:
Ultra High Speed HDMI cable before power on the Crosshair: select On/Off to show or hide the dial
console or computer. point.
2 - Press  SOURCES and select a game console Shadow control: select Off to use current black level
or the name of the connection. in Picture settings; select On to change the setting to
3 - Set HDMI Ultra HD to Optimal for standard higher black level.
gaming, to Optimal (Auto Game) for HDMI Variable Colour temperature: select the colour temperature for
Refresh Rate/FreeSync Premium or Premium Pro/G- your preference.
Sync game (on some models only). Audio out: select the device to output the sound.
4 - Power on Game Console or Computer. Ambilight* style: select On to turn on the Ambilight
5 - Start the game. with gaming style; select Off to turn off the Ambilight.
For more information on connecting a Game Console, * Ambilight setting is only for models which support
in Help, press the colour key  Keywords and Ambilight function.
look up Game Console, connect.

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Lounge Light
Ambilight You can set Ambilight to follow the video or the audio
dynamics of a TV programme. Alternatively, you can
21.1 set Ambilight to show a preset colour style or you can
switch Ambilight off.
Ambilight Style
If you select Lounge light, you can select one of the
preset colour styles.
Follow Video
To set the Ambilight Style…
You can set Ambilight to follow the video or the audio
1 - Press .
dynamics of a TV programme. Alternatively, you can
2 - Select Lounge light and press OK.
set Ambilight to show a preset colour style or you can
3 - Select the style you want and press OK.
switch Ambilight off.
4 - Press  (left) to go back one step or
If you select Follow Video, you can select one of the press  Back to close the menu.
styles that follow the dynamics of the picture on your
The available Lounge light styles are…
TV screen.
• Hot lava - Red colour variations
To set the Ambilight Style…
• Deep water - Blue colour variations
1 - Press . • Fresh nature - Green colour variations
2 - Select Follow Video and press OK. • Warm white - White colour variations
3 - Select the style you want and press OK. • Custom colour - Static colour of your choice. To set
4 - Press  (left) to go back one step or the colour for Ambilight static light, go to  Settings
press  Back to close the menu. > Ambilight > Custom colour and pick a colour you
The available Follow Video styles are… like.

• Standard - Ideal for day to day TV watching


• Natural - Follows the picture or sound as truthful
as possible Follow Flag
• Sports - Ideal for sports programme
You can set Ambilight to follow the country flag you
• Vivid - Ideal for daylight conditions
select.
• Game - Ideal for gaming

Follow App
Follow Audio Follow App setting is available when you control
Ambilight with an app.
You can set Ambilight to follow the video or the audio
dynamics of a TV programme. Alternatively, you can
set Ambilight to show a preset colour style or you can
21.2
switch Ambilight off.
If you select Follow Audio, you can select one of the Ambilight Off
styles that follow the dynamics of the sound.
To switch off Ambilight…
To set the Ambilight Style…
1 - Press .
1 - Press . 2 - Select Off and press OK.
2 - Select Follow Audio and press OK. 3 - Press  (left) to go back one step or
3 - Select the style you want and press OK. press  Back to close the menu.
4 - Press  (left) to go back one step or
press  Back to close the menu.
The available Follow Audio styles are… 21.3

• Lumina - Ideal for watching music video Ambilight Settings


• Retro - Ideal for listening to loud retro music
• Rhythm - Ideal for listening to rhythmic music For more information, in Help, press the colour
key  Keywords and look up Ambilight Settings
to see detailed descriptions.

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21.4 - If Sunrise alarm is not exited to other application
after 30 min since Sunrise wake-up, TV shall auto
Lounge Light Mode shutdown to standby.

The lounge light mode of your TV allows you to Note:


switch on the Ambilight when the TV is in standby. So Keep the network connection alive for Sunrise alarm
you can light up your room with Ambilight. to function properly. Sunrise alarm cannot operate
when the TV clock mode is set to manual. Go to the
After you have switched your TV to standby and wish settings menu and change the clock mode to
to switch on the Ambilight lounge light, follow these automatic. Alarm will not work if Location is set to
steps: Shop.
1 - Press .
2 - After you have pressed the , the Ambilight
lounge light will be switched on. 21.6
3 - Press  again if you wish to change to a
different light effect.
Ambisleep
4 - To switch off the Ambilight lounge light, Ambisleep simulates sunset to help you unwind
press  until you see the lights are turned off. before you fall asleep. At the end of simulation, TV
You may need to press ambilight a few times. will automatically switch to standby.
 Settings > Ambilight > Ambisleep.
21.5

Sunrise Alarm Ambisleep on


Sunrise alarm uses Ambilight, music and weather  Quick Menu > Frequent Settings > Ambisleep on.
information for a new wake up experience. Select to turn on Ambisleep.
• TV wakes up at selected time and day set by you.
• Lights up Ambilight with fade-in colored screen and
music. Duration
• Slowly transit to weather forecast with matching
 Settings > Ambilight > Ambisleep > Duration.
backdrop.
Set the duration (in minutes) of the Ambisleep.
To enter the Sunrise alarm setting menu…
1 - Press  to open Quick Menu.
2 - Select Sunrise alarm and press OK to open it. Brightness
- Alarm: set multiple alarms up to 5, for repeat/select  Settings > Ambilight > Ambisleep > Brightness.
days, On/Off settings.
Set the starting brightness of the Ambisleep.
- Backdrop: follow weather or select from photo
categories.
- Music: music track to play during wake up.
- Switch on volume: music volume to set during wake Colour
up.  Settings > Ambilight > Ambisleep > Colour.
- Weather: settings for local weather forecast.
Select the light colour of your preference.
- Preview: you can preview the wake up effect.
If TV in standby and alarm time is reached, TV shall
wake up from standby. Wake-up screen fade-in, Sound
Ambilight is On, music fade-in and then show
weather information with backdrop.  Settings > Ambilight > Ambisleep > Sound.
Select the nature sound you like to use during
To exit Sunrise alarm, press  Standby / On,  Ambisleep.
Back or  HOME key on remote control.
The available nature sounds are…
-  Standby / On: exits the Sunrise app and switch • Campfire
TV to standby. • Howling wind
-  Back : exits the Sunrise app and switch to last • Rain
viewed TV source.
-  HOME : exits the Sunrise app and switch to • Rainforest
launcher. • Summer night

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• Tropical beach
• Waterfall Ambilight+Philips Wireless Home
• Silent Speakers
Note: Before starting the setup, make sure the TV and
21.7 your Philips Wireless Home Speakers are connected
to the same Wi-Fi network.
Ambilight Extension
Ambilight+Hue  Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight extension >
Ambilight+Philips Wireless Home Speakers.
Configure Setup your Philips Wireless Home Speakers to follow
 Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight the colours of Ambilight.
extension > Ambilight+hue > Configure.
Setup your Philips Hue bulbs to follow the colours of
Configure
Ambilight.
 Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight extension
* Note: Ambilight+Hue feature will work with Hue
> Ambilight+Philips Wireless Home Speakers >
lamp type of "Colour Light" and "Extended Colour
Configure.
Light".
Configure the Ambilight+Philips Wireless Home
Speakers. Follow the instructions on screen to link
Switch on/off Ambilight+hue maximum of 10 Speaker LEDs to you TV. For each
linked Speaker LED, you can select the colour zone to
 Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight follow relative to the TV and adjust the brightness of
extension > Ambilight+hue > Switch on/off. the light.
Note: When Ambilight+hue is on, Ambilight+Philips
Wireless Home Speakers will be off, and vice versa.
Immersion
 Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight
extension > Ambilight+hue > Immersion. Switch on/off
Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust  Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight extension
how accurate the Hue bulbs follow the Ambilight. > Ambilight+Philips Wireless Home Speakers >
Switch on/off.
Switch Ambilight+Philips Wireless Home Speakers
Lounge Light+hue on/off.
If you installed Ambilight+hue, you can let the hue
bulbs follow Lounge Light from Ambilight. The Philips
hue lamps will expand the Lounge Light effect across Lounge light+Philips Wireless Home Speakers
the room.  Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight extension
Switch on/off the hue bulbs > Ambilight+Philips Wireless Home Speakers >
Lounge light+Philips Wireless Home Speakers.
 Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight
extension > Ambilight+hue > Lounge light+hue. Switch on to let your Philips Wireless Home Speakers
to follow the colours of Lounge Light Ambilight.
The Philips Wireless Home Speakers will expand the
Lounge Light effect across the room.
View Configuration or Reset
View current setup of the Ambilight+hue, network,
Bridge and bulbs
View configuration
 Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight
 Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight extension
extension > Ambilight+hue > View configuration.
> Ambilight+Philips Wireless Home Speakers > View
Reset current setup of the Ambilight+hue configuration.

 Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight View the current setup of the Ambilight+Philips
extension > Ambilight+hue > Reset configuration. Wireless Home Speakers, network and Speaker LEDs.

Reset configuration

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 Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight extension
> Ambilight+Philips Wireless Home Speakers > Reset
configuration.
Reset current setup of the Ambilight+Philips Wireless
Home Speakers.

21.8

Aurora
Aurora App is an application that enhances ambience
of the TV living space with showpieces and colourful
Ambilight. Aurora make use of imageries, animation,
audio and Philips signature Ambilight to augment the
living area to suit your new lifestyle.
To launch Aurora app…
1 - Press  to open Quick Menu or
press  HOME to go to Home screen.
2 - Select Aurora app and press OK to open it.
3 - If Aurora app is not on you Home screen, you can
add it via the Apps page or by the Add app to
favourites item on the Apps row.
Categories
There are four categories of themes: Ambience,
Scenes, Gallery, and Clocks. You can download more
themes when your TV connected to the internet. Use
the navigation keys to browse horizontally / vertically
on the menu. Press OK on a theme to start the
playback. Press OK on Play all to play all items in this
category list, starting with the first item.
Press  Back to exit the Aurora application.

Put the TV to standby


You can set the duration of Aurora theme playback,
the TV will go to standby when the time limit reached.
To put the TV to standby…
1 - When the Aurora app is activated,
press  OPTIONS.
2 - Select 1 hour, 2 hours, or 4 hours to put the TV to
standby.
3 - At two minutes before timer expiry, TV will show
a dialogue to provide the options to go to standby
immediately or postpone it to 1 or 2 hours later. The
timer set to countdown or postpone cannot exceed
the maximum allowed 4 hours.

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22 • the TV must be connected to the Internet.
• the TV Clock must be set to Automatic or Country
Top Picks Dependent.
• you must accept the Terms of Use (You might have
22.1 accepted already when you connected to the
Internet.).
About Top Picks The icon  will only appear at the top of the screen
when Now on TV is available.
With  Top Picks your TV recommends…
The TV does not store former recommendations.
• current TV programmes in Now on TV
• the latest rental videos in Video on Demand
• online TV services (Catch Up TV) from Freeview in
Freeview Play* Using Now on TV
To enjoy Top Picks, connect your TV to the To open Now on TV…
Internet. Make sure you agree to the Terms of Use.
The Top Picks information and services are only 1 - Press  to open Quick Menu.
available in selected countries. 2 - Select  Top Picks to open the Top Picks menu.
3 - Select  Now on TV at the top of the screen
Terms of Use and press OK.
To allow the TV to make these recommendations, you 4 - Press  Back to close.
must agree to the Terms of Use. To get personalised When you open Now on TV, the TV may need a few
recommendations based on your viewing habits, seconds to refresh the page information.
make sure you checked the box for Personalized
Recommendations Service Opt-In. In Now on TV you can…

To open the Terms of Use… • select and press OK on a programme icon to tune
to the ongoing programme.
1 - Press  to open Quick Menu. • select and press OK on a scheduled programme
2 - Select  Top Picks. icon to tune to the channel already.
3 - Press  OPTIONS, select Terms of Use and
press OK. You can use the colour keys on the remote control to
4 - Select Privacy Settings and press OK. start, stop or clear a scheduled recording. You can
5 - Select Personalized Recommendations Service also set or remove a reminder that warns you when a
Opt-In and press OK to check the box. programme starts.
Press OK again to uncheck. To leave Now on TV without tuning to another
6 - Press  Back to close the menu. channel, press  Back.
* Freeview Play is only for UK models.
22.3
22.2 Video on Demand
Now on TV
About Video on Demand
About Now on TV With  Video on Demand , you can rent movies
With  Now on TV , the TV recommends the 10 from an online rental video store.
most popular programmes to watch at this moment. You can let Video on Demand do some personalised
The TV recommends programmes on TV now or recommendations of movies, based on your country,
starting within 15 minutes. The recommended the TV installation and the programmes you watch
programmes are selected from the channels you regularly.
installed. The selection is made from channels of your The icon  will only appear at the top of the screen
country. Also, you can let Now on TV do some when Video on Demand is available.
personalised recommendations for you, based on
programmes you watch regularly. Payment

To make the Now on TV information available… When you rent or buy a movie, you can pay the video
store securely with your credit card. Most video
• the Now on TV information must be available in your stores ask you to create a login account the first time
country. you rent a movie.
• the TV must have channels installed.
Internet Traffic

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Streaming a lot of videos may cause you to exceed
your monthly Internet traffic limit.

Using Video on Demand


To open Video on Demand…
1 - Press  to open Quick Menu.
2 - Select  Top Picks to open the Top Picks menu.
3 - Select  Video on Demand at the top of the
screen and press OK.
4 - Use the navigation keys to select a movie poster.
5 - Press  Back to close.
When you open Video on Demand, the TV may need
a few seconds to refresh the page information.
You can select a specific video store if more than one
is available.
To rent a movie…
1 - Navigate the highlight on a movie poster. Limited
info will show after some seconds.
2 - Press OK to open the movie page of the video
store for a synopsis of the movie.
3 - Confirm your order.
4 - Make the payment on TV.
5 - Start watching. You can use the  (Play)
and  (Pause) keys.

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23

Freeview Play
23.1

About Freeview Play


To enjoy Freeview Play*, you need to connect your
TV to Internet first.
Freeview Play offers:
• Watch TV programmes you missed from the last
seven days.
• Watch live TV and on demand, all in one place
without entering an app, you can search Freeview
Play programmes in TV Guide.
• Watch over 70 standard channels and upto 15 HD
channels.
• Enjoy on demand services like BBC iPlayer, the ITV
Hub, All 4, Demand 5, BBC NEWS and BBC SPORT.
• There are no contracts and no monthly costs, you’re
in control.
For detail, please visit: https://www.freeview.co.uk
* Freeview Play is only for UK models.

23.2

Using Freeview Play


To open Freeview Play*…
1 - Press  to open Quick Menu.
2 - Select  Top Picks.
3 - Select Recommendation or Box Sets tab at the
top of the screen.
4 - Select a genre from the second row and
press OK to filter the corresponding programmes.
5 - Select a programme and press OK to start
watching.
6 - Press  Back to close.
* Freeview Play is only for UK models.

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24

Netflix
If you have a Netflix membership subscription, you
can enjoy Netflix on this TV. Your TV must be
connected to the Internet. In your region, Netflix
might only come available with future software
updates.
To open Netflix, press  to open the Netflix
App. You can open Netflix immediately from a TV in
standby.
www.netflix.com

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25 2 - You need Amazon Echo device and Alexa
companion app (on mobile device or web version) be
Alexa ready to start the setup.
3 - Follow the instructions on screen to accept
25.1 Privacy Policy terms, name your TV and sign in your
Google account. The Google account is needed to
About Alexa pair with Alexa device.
4 - On your mobile device, sign in with the same
Your TV supports Amazon Alexa* voice control Google account in the Amazon Alexa companion app.
operations. 5 - Complete following steps in the Amazon Alexa
companion app. The first is to enable "Philips Smart
About Alexa TV Voice Control" skill. The second is to link your
Alexa is a cloud-based voice service available on Google account and then the final is to discover
Alexa Echo devices from Amazon and device devices.
manufacturers. With Alexa working on your TV, you 6 - Select Enable or Disable for the TV switch on
can switch on/off TV, change channels, change setting. You can use Alexa to turn your TV On/Off by
volume and more. voice command.
7 - At the end of setup screen, you can select Done
To control your TV with Alexa, you will need...
to start to use Alexa. Select Manage TVs to do the
• Philips Android Smart TV that supports Alexa management of Alexa-paired TVs or un-pair the TVs
• Amazon Echo device with Alexa.
• Google account
Go to alexa.amazon.com, click on Skills, and search
• Mobile device such as your phone or tablet
for “Philips Smart TV Voice Control”. The skill will be
• Wi-Fi network
listed in the results.

About Alexa Skill


Alexa uses the Alexa Skills to extend the voice control
operations. Skills add new capabilities that create a
more personalised experience with your Alexa
enabled TV. "Philips Smart TV Voice Control" skill can
be found on Alexa Skills store, it offers various voice
control commands to work with your Philips Android
Smart TV.
* Alexa is not available in all languages and countries.
Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of
Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Note: The supported Ambilight styles may depend on
specific TV models. Please refer the user manual of
your TV to know the supported Ambilight styles.

25.2

Using Alexa
To use Alexa, you need to first setup the Alexa client
service on your Philips Android Smart TV. Start the
setup by launching the "Amazon Alexa" app from the
Home screen of your TV. Follow the instructions and
complete the following steps:
- Select a name for your Android Smart TV for Alexa
to recognize.
- Select a Google account and sign-in.
- Return to this skill in the Alexa App on your phone
to enable it, link accounts, and discover your devices.
- Return to your TV to complete setup.

Setup on TV for Alexa


1 - Press  HOME and open "Amazon Alexa" app.

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26 1 - Insert the USB flash drive into your computer.
2 - On the USB flash drive, locate the
Software file update.htm and double click it.
3 - Click Send ID.
26.1 4 - If new software is available, download the .zip
file.
Update Software 5 - After the download, unzip the file and copy the
file autorun.upg onto the USB flash drive. Do not
place this file in a folder.
Update from Internet
Update the TV software
If the TV is connected to the Internet, you may receive 1 - Insert the USB flash drive into the TV again. The
a message to update the TV software. You need a update starts automatically.
high-speed (broadband) Internet connection. If you 2 - A software update can take several minutes. Do
receive this message, we recommend you to carry out not press the  key on the TV or remote control. Do
the update. not remove the USB flash drive.
3 - When the update is done, the TV will return to the
With the message on screen, select Update and
channel you were watching.
follow the instructions on-screen.
If a power cut occurs during the update, never
You can also look for a software update yourself.
remove the USB flash drive from the TV. When the
During the software update, there is no picture and power returns, the update will continue.
the TV will switch off and on again. This might happen
To prevent an accidental update of the TV software,
several times. The update can take a few minutes.
delete the autorun.upg file from the USB flash drive.
Wait until the TV picture comes back up. Do not press
the power switch  on the TV or on the remote
control during the software update.
To look for a software update yourself…
Look for OAD Updates
1 - Select Settings > Update Software > Search Scan to search for an OAD (Over-the-air Download)
for Updates and press OK. software update.
2 - Select Internet (recommended) and press OK. To look for OAD updates…
3 - The TV will look for an update on the Internet.
4 - If an update is available, you can update the 1 - Select Settings > Update Software > Search
software right away. for Updates > Look for OAD updates.
5 - A software update can take several minutes. Do 2 - Follow the instructions on screen.
not press the  key on the TV or remote control. * Note: The OAD software update is only available in
6 - When the update is done, the TV will return to the selected countries.
channel you were watching.

26.2
Update from USB Software Version
It might be necessary to update the TV software.
To view the current TV software version…
You need a computer with an high-speed Internet
1 - Select Settings > Update Software > Current
connection and a USB flash drive to upload the
Software info, and press OK.
software on the TV. Use a USB flash drive with at least
2 - The version, release notes and creation date are
2Gb free space. Make sure that write protection is
shown. Also, the Netflix ESN Number is shown if
switched off.
available.
To update the TV software… 3 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
the menu.
1 - Select Settings > Update Software > Search
for Updates and press OK.
2 - Select USB and press OK.
Identify the TV
1 - Insert the USB flash drive into one of the USB
connections of the TV.
2 - Select Write to USB and press OK. An
identification file is written on the USB flash drive.
Download the software

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26.3 26.6

Automatic Software Update Open Source License


To switch on Automatic software update to update
your TV software automatically. Leave the TV in
About Open Source License
standby. README for the source code of the parts of TP Vision
1 - Select Settings > Update Netherlands B.V. TV software that fall under open
Software > Automatic Software Update > On, and source licenses.
press OK. This is a document describing the distribution of the
2 - Follow the on-screen instruction. source code used on the TP Vision Netherlands B.V.
3 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close TV, which fall either under the GNU General Public
the menu. License (the GPL), or the GNU Lesser General Public
When the setting is enabled, the upgrade gets License (the LGPL), or any other open source license.
downloaded when the TV is powered ON and Instructions to obtain copies of this software can be
installed 15min after the TV has gone to standby (as found in the Directions For Use.
long as there are no recordings or other alarms TP Vision Netherlands B.V. MAKES NO WARRANTIES
scheduled). WHATSOEVER, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
When the setting is disabled, the "Upgrade Now" / INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF
"Later" OSD will be shown. MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, REGARDING THIS SOFTWARE. TP Vision
Netherlands B.V. offers no support for this software.
26.4 The preceding does not affect your warranties and
View Software Update statutory rights regarding any TP Vision Netherlands
B.V. product(s) you purchased. It only applies to this
History source code made available to you.

Display the list of software versions that are


successfully update on the TV.
To view the software update history…
1 - Select Settings > Update Software > View
software update history and press OK.
2 - The software update history on this TV will be
listed.

26.5

Open Source Software


This television contains open source software. TP
Vision Europe B.V. hereby offers to deliver, upon
request, a copy of the complete corresponding
source code for the copyrighted open source
software packages used in this product for which such
offer is requested by the respective licences.
This offer is valid up to three years after product
purchase to anyone in receipt of this information.
To obtain the source code, please write in English to .
..
open.source@tpv-tech.com

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27 consequences for the environment and human
health.
Specifications Your product contains batteries covered by the
European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be
27.1 disposed with normal household waste.

Environmental
European Energy Label
Please find out for yourself about the local rules on
The European Energy Label informs you on the
separate collection of batteries because correct
energy efficiency class of this product. The greener
disposal will help to prevent negative consequences
the energy efficiency class of this product is, the
for the environment and human health.
lower the energy it consumes.
On the label, you can find the energy efficiency class,
the average power consumption of this product in
use. You can also find the power consumption values UK Declaration of Conformity
for this product on the Philips website for your
country at www.philips.com/TVsupport. Hereby, TP Vision Europe B.V. declares that this
television is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directives Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and the
Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy
EPREL Registration Number Information (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
and the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
EPREL registration number Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
48OLED707 : 1225545 Regulations 2012.
55OLED707 : 1225580
65OLED707 : 1225607
27.2

Power
End of Use
Product specifications are subject to change without
Disposal of your old product and batteries notice. For more specification details of this product,
see www.philips.com/TVsupport
Your product is designed and manufactured with high
quality materials and components, which can be Power
recycled and reused. • Mains power : AC 220-240V +/-10%
• Ambient temperature : 5°C to 35°C
• Power saving features : Eco mode, Picture mute (for
radio), Auto switch-off timer, Eco settings menu.

27.3
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is
attached to a product it means that the product is Operating System
covered by the European Directive 2012/19/EU.
Android OS :
Android 11

27.4
Please inform yourself about the local separate
collection system for electrical and electronic Reception
products.
• Aerial input : 75 ohm coaxial (IEC75)
Please act according to your local rules and do not • Tuner bands : Hyperband, S-Channel, UHF, VHF
dispose of your old products with your normal • DVB : DVB-T2, DVB-C (cable) QAM
household waste. Correct disposal of your old • Analogue video playback : SECAM, PAL
product helps to prevent potential negative • Digital video playback : MPEG2 SD/HD (ISO/IEC

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13818-2), MPEG4 SD/HD (ISO/IEC 14496-10), HEVC • Some resolution and frame rate may not be
• Digital audio playback (ISO/IEC 13818-3) supported in all input sources.
• Satellite aerial input : 75 ohm F-type • Variable refresh rate video input format with max
• Input frequency range : 950 to 2150MHz frame rate 120Hz is internally scaled down to 4K1K
• Input level range : 25 to 65 dBm resolution in all picture styles except Monitor mode.
• DVB-S/S2 QPSK, symbol rate 2 to 45M symbols,
SCPC and MCPC
• LNB : DiSEqC 1.0, 1 to 4 LNBs supported, Polarity 27.7
selection 13/18V, Band selection 22kHz, Tone burst
mode, LNB current 300mA max Connectivity
TV Side
27.5 • Common Interface slot: CI+/CAM
• Headphones - Stereo mini-jack 3.5mm
Display Type • USB 3 - USB 2.0
• USB 2 - USB 3.0
Diagonal screen size • HDMI 4 in - ARC - Ultra HD - HDR
• 122 cm / 48 inch • HDMI 3 in - ARC - Ultra HD - HDR
• 139 cm / 55 inch TV Bottom
• 164 cm / 65 inch • Digital audio out - Optical Toslink
Display resolution • Network LAN - RJ45
• 3840 x 2160 • Satellite tuner
• Antenna (75 ohm)
• HDMI 1 in - ARC - Ultra HD High Frame Rate -
27.6 HDR
• HDMI 2 in - ARC/eARC - Ultra HD High Frame
Display Input Resolution Rate - HDR
• USB 1 - USB 2.0
Supported Computer/Video resolution
Resolution — Refresh rate
27.8
• 640 x 480 - 60Hz
• 576p - 50Hz Sound
• 720p - 50Hz, 60Hz
• 1920 x 1080p - 24Hz, 25Hz, 30Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, Output power (RMS) : 70W
100Hz, 120Hz Dolby MS12 V2.5
• 2560 x 1440 - 60Hz, 120Hz • Dolby Atmos
• 3840 x 2160p - 24Hz, 25Hz, 30Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, • DTS – HD (M6)
100Hz, 120Hz • DTS Play-Fi
• Surround Virtualizer + Height Virtualizer
* Note: 100Hz is only supported when HDMI Ultra HD
• Dolby Bass Enhancement
is set to Optimal in HDMI1 and 2; 120Hz is only
• Dolby Dialogue Enhancement
supported when HDMI Ultra HD is set to Optimal or
• Dolby Volume (AVL/Night Mode)
Optimal (Auto Game) in HDMI1 and 2. 100Hz and
• AI Sound
120Hz input format is internally scaled down to 4K1K
• AI EQ
resolution in all picture styles except Monitor mode.
• Mimi Health Hearing

Supported Video only resolution 27.9


Resolution — Refresh rate
Multimedia
• 480i - 60Hz (when HDMI Ultra HD is set to
Standard) Connections
• 576i - 50Hz (when HDMI Ultra HD is set to • USB 2.0 / USB 3.0
Standard) • Ethernet LAN RJ-45
• 1080i - 50Hz, 60Hz • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band
• Viarable refresh rate video 1080p, 1440p, 2160p with • Bluetooth® 5.0
frame rate up to 48-120Hz when HDMI Ultra HD is set Supported USB file systems
to Optimal (Auto Game) • FAT 16, FAT 32, NTFS
* Note: Playback formats

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• Containers: PS, TS, M2TS, TTS, AVCHD, MP4, M4V,
MKV, ASF, AVI, 3GP, Quicktime
• Video Codecs : AVI, MKV, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC,
MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VP9, HEVC (H.265), AV1
• Audio Codecs : MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA (v2 up to
v9.2), WMA-PRO (v9 and v10)
• Subtitles :
– Formats : SRT, SUB, TXT, SMI
– Character encodings : UTF-8, Central Europe and
Eastern Europe (Windows-1250), Cyrillic
(Windows-1251), Greek (Windows-1253), Turkish
(Windows-1254), Western Europe (Windows-1252),
Hebrew(CP-1255), Arabic(CP-1256), Baltic(CP-1257),
Korean(Windows-949)
• Maximum Supported Data Rate :
– MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) supported up to High Profile
@ L5.2 80Mbps
– H.265 (HEVC) supported up to main 10 high profile
L5.1 with 100Mbps
– AV1 supported up to main profile L5.1 with 80Mbps
• Image Codecs : JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, HEIF, 360
Photo
Wi-Fi Certified
This TV is Wi-Fi Certified device.

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28 • Self-diagnose - You can check if the picture, sound,
network and other settings are working fine.
Help and Support • Update software - Check available software
updates.
28.1 • User manual - Read the user manual for TV
information.
Register your TV • Troubleshooting - Find a solution for frequent ask
questions.
Register your TV and enjoy a range of benefits • Factory settings - Reset all settings to factory
including full support (including downloads), settings.
privileged access to information about new products, • Reinstall TV - Reinstall and redo the complete TV
exclusive offers and discounts, the chance to win installation.
prizes and even participate in special surveys about • Contact info - Show the telephone number or web
new releases. address for your country or region.
Go to www.philips.com/TVsupport
28.3
28.2 TV Diagnose and Self-
Using Help diagnose
This TV offers help on screen  .
TV diagnose
Open Help You can run the TV diagnose test to check the
Press the  key (blue) to open Help immediately. condition of your TV. At the end of the diagnose, TV
Help will open on the chapter that is most relevant to will clear the cache memory and close any unused
what you are doing or what is selected on TV. To look apps to continue the smooth functioning of your TV.
up topics alphabetically, press the colour To run the TV diagnose test…
key  Keywords .
1 - Select  Quick
To read the Help as a book, select Book. Menu >  Help > TV diagnose and press OK.
You can also open  Help in the Quick menu. 2 - Select Start to run a series of diagnostic tests.
3 - When the test completed, you can view the
Before you execute the Help instructions, close Help.
status of following items.
To close Help, press the colour key  Close .
- Remote control
For some activities, like Text (Teletext), the colour - Power
keys have specific functions and cannot open Help. - Picture
- Sound
TV Help on your tablet, smartphone or computer - External devices
To carry out extended sequences of instructions more - Network
easily, you can download the TV Help in PDF format - Tuner
to read on your smartphone, tablet or - Storage
computer. Alternatively, you can print the relevant - Clear cache memory
Help page from your computer. - Apps
To download the Help (user manual) go 4 - Select Close to close the result page and go back
to www.philips.com/TVsupport to TV diagnose wizard.
5 - Select Done to exit from TV diagnose, select Self-
diagnose to do other diagnostic check, select View
 Quick Menu >  Help results to view the result page again.
You can use more Help functions to diagnose and get
more information about your TV.
Self-diagnose
• TV information - View the Model name, Serial
number and Software version of your TV. Self-diagnose can help you to do troubleshooting of
• How to - You can see instructions on how to your TV by checking the configurations of the TV.
install channels, sort channels, update TV software, To run the Self-diagnose…
connect external devices and use Smart functions on
1 - Select  Quick Menu >  Help > Self-
your TV.
diagnose and press OK.
• TV diagnose - Run the TV diagnose to check the
2 - Select following items to check the
condition of your TV.

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configurations. The standby light keeps on blinking
• Check the TV - You can check if the picture, sound
and other settings are working fine.. Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet.
• Check the network - Check the network Wait 5 minutes before you reconnect the power
connection. cable. If the blinking reoccurs, contact Philips TV
• Check the remote control - Perform the test to verify Consumer Care.
the TV bundled remote control functionality.
• View weak signal history - Display the list of
channel numbers that were automatically saved Channels
when signal strength was weak.
• Optimize internal storage - Free up space in TV’s No digital channels found during the installation
internal storage for optimal performance.
See the technical specifications to make sure that
your TV supports DVB-T or DVB-C in your country.
28.4 Make sure that all cables are properly connected and
that the correct network is selected.
Troubleshooting Previously installed channels are not in the channel
list
Switch On and Remote Control
Make sure that the correct channel list is selected.
The TV does not switch on
• Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet.
Wait for one minute then reconnect it. Picture
• Make sure that the power cable is securely
connected. No picture / distorted picture
Creaking sound at startup or switch off • Make sure that the antenna is properly connected to
When you are switching the TV on, off or to standby, the TV.
you hear a creaking sound from the TV chassis. The • Make sure that the correct device is selected as the
creaking sound is due to the normal expansion and display source.
contraction of the TV as it cools and warms up. This • Make sure that the external device or source is
does not affect performance. properly connected.
Sound but no picture
TV does not respond to the remote control • Change to other video sources and then change
The TV requires some time to start up. During this back to current source, then do picture style restore in
time, the TV does not respond to the remote control Picture settings or do Factory reset in General settings
or TV controls. This is normal behaviour. option.
If the TV continues to be unresponsive to the remote Poor antenna reception
control, you can check if the remote control is working • Make sure that the antenna is properly connected to
by means of a mobile phone camera. Put the phone the TV.
in camera mode and point the remote control to the • Loud speakers, unearthed audio devices, neon
camera lens. If you press any key on the remote lights, high buildings and other large objects can
control and you notice the infra red LED flicker influence reception quality. If possible, try to improve
through the camera, the remote control is working. the reception quality by changing the antenna
The TV needs to be checked. direction or moving devices away from the TV.
If you do not notice the flickering, the remote control • If reception on only one channel is poor, fine-tune
might be broken or its batteries are low. this channel with Manual Installation.
This method of checking the remote control is not Poor picture from a device
possible with remote controls which are wirelessly • Make sure that the device is connected properly.
paired with the TV. Make sure the device's output video setting is the
The TV goes back to standby after showing the highest possible resolution if applicable.
• Restore picture style or change to other picture
Philips startup screen
styles.
When the TV is in standby, a Philips startup screen is Picture settings change after a while
displayed, then the TV returns to standby mode. This
is normal behaviour. When the TV is disconnected Make sure that Location is set to Home . You can
and reconnected to the power supply, the startup change and save settings in this mode.
screen is displayed at the next startup. To switch on A commercial banner appears
the TV from standby, press  on the remote control
or on the TV. Make sure that Location is set to Home.

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Picture does not fit the screen connected to AUDIO IN (mini-jack only), if available.
• Change to a different picture format. HDMI EasyLink does not work
• Change Picture format to Original. • Make sure that your HDMI devices are HDMI-CEC
Picture position is incorrect compatible. EasyLink features only work with devices
• Picture signals from some devices may not fit the that are HDMI-CEC compatible.
screen correctly. Check the signal output of the HDMI eARC is not working well
connected device. • Make sure the HDMI cable is connected to HDMI 2.
• Change Picture format to Original. • Make sure the Ultra High-speed HDMI cable is
Computer picture is not stable used for eARC connection.
• Only one eARC device is available at a time.
Make sure that your PC uses the supported resolution
No volume icon shown
and refresh rate.
• When an HDMI-CEC audio device is connected and
you use the TV Remote Control to adjust the volume
level from the device, this behaviour is normal.
Sound Photos, videos and music from a USB device do not
show
No sound or poor sound quality • Make sure that the USB storage device is set to Mass
If no audio signal is detected, the TV automatically Storage Class compliant, as described in the storage
switches the audio output off — this does not indicate device's documentation.
malfunction. • Make sure that the USB storage device is compatible
with the TV.
• Make sure that the sound settings are correctly set. • Make sure that the audio and picture file formats are
• Make sure that all cables are properly connected. supported by the TV.
• Make sure that the volume is not muted or set to
Choppy playback of USB files
zero.
• The transfer performance of the USB storage device
• Make sure that the TV audio output is connected to
may limit the data transfer rate to the TV which
the audio input on the Home Theatre System.
causes poor playback.
Sound should be heard from the HTS speakers.
• Some devices may require you to manually enable
HDMI audio output. If HDMI audio is already enabled,
but you still do not hear audio, try changing the digital Network
audio format of the device to PCM (Pulse Code
Modulation). Refer to the documentation Wi-Fi network not found or distorted
accompanying your device for instructions. • Microwave ovens, DECT phones or other Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n/ac devices in your proximity might
disturb the wireless network.
• Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow
HDMI and USB access to the TV's wireless connection.
• If the wireless network does not work properly in
HDMI
your home, try the wired network installation.
• Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection) support can delay the time taken for a TV Internet does not work
to display content from an HDMI device. • If the connection to the router is OK, check the
• If the TV does not recognise the HDMI device and router connection to the Internet.
no picture is displayed, switch the source from one The PC and Internet connection are slow
device to another and back again. • Look in your wireless router's user manual for
• If the picture and sound of a device connected to information on indoor range, transfer rate and other
HDMI is distorted, connect the device to another factors of signal quality.
HDMI port on TV and power reboot your source • Use a high-speed (broadband) Internet connection
device. for your router.
• If the picture and sound of a device connected with DHCP
HDMI is distorted, check if a different HDMI Ultra • If the connection fails, you can check the DHCP
HD setting can solve this problem. In Help, press the (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) setting of the
colour key  Keywords and look up HDMI Ultra router. DHCP should be switched on.
HD. Poor quality when watching streaming video
• If there are intermittent sound disruptions, make • The image/sound quality of stream video is
sure that output settings from the HDMI device are depending on the original video content provided by
correct. streaming video apps.
• If you use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter or HDMI-to-DVI • To ensure the best experience of watching
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streaming videos, a fast and stable network 28.6
connection is essential. The recommended network
connection speed for the streaming videos are as Support and Repair
follows:
- Standard image quality (SD): 5 Mbps For support and repair, call the Consumer Care
- High image quality (HD): 10 Mbps hotline in your country. Our service engineers will take
- 4K/Ultra HD (UHD): 25 Mbps care of a repair, if necessary.
Find the telephone number in the printed
documentation that came with the TV.
Bluetooth® Or consult our
website www.philips.com/TVsupport and select
Unable to pair your country if needed.
• Make sure the device is in pairing mode. Read the TV model number and serial number
user manual of the device.
• Keep the wireless speaker as close to the TV as You might be asked to provide the TV product model
possible. number and serial number. Find these numbers on
• Trying to pair several devices with the TV at the the packaging label or on the type label on the back
same time, may not work. or bottom of the TV.
Bluetooth® lost connection  Warning
• Always position the wireless speaker within a range
of 5 meters from the TV. Do not attemp to repair the TV yourself. This may
cause severe injury, irrepairable damage to your TV or
Bluetooth® Audio and Video syncronisation
void your warranty.
• Before you purchase a wireless Bluetooth®
speaker, inform yourself about its quality of Audio to
Video syncronisation, commonly called 'lip sync'. Not
all Bluetooth® devices perform correctly. Ask your
dealer for advice.

Wrong Menu Language


Wrong menu language
Change the language back to your language.
1 - Press  HOME to go to Home screen .
2 - Select the  icon (Settings) from System bar on
the top of Home screen and press OK.
3 - Press 5 times  (down).
4 - Press 3 times  (right), select your language and
press OK.
5 - Press  Back to close the menu.

28.5

Online Help
To solve any Philips TV related problem, you can
consult our online support. You can select your
language and enter your product model number.
Go to www.philips.com/TVsupport
On the support site you can find your country's
telephone number to contact us as well as answers to
frequently asked questions (FAQs). In some countries,
you can chat with one of our collaborators and ask
your question directly or send a question by email.
You can download new TV software or the manual to
read on your computer.

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29 ensure that the power voltage matches the value
printed on the back of the TV. Never connect the TV
Safety and Care to the power outlet if the voltage is different.

29.1

Safety Stability Hazards


A television set may fall, causing serious personal
Important injury or death. Many injuries, particularly to children,
can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:
Read and understand all safety instructions before
• ALWAYS ensure the television set is not overhanging
you use the TV. If damage is caused by failure to
the edge of the supporting furniture.
follow instructions, the warranty does not apply.
• ALWAYS use cabinets or stands or mounting
methods recommended by the manufacturer of the
television set.
Risk of Electric Shock or Fire • ALWAYS use furniture that can safely support the
television set.
• Never expose the TV to rain or water. Never place • ALWAYS educate children about the dangers of
liquid containers, such as vases, near the TV. climbing on furniture to reach the television set or its
If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV controls.
from the power outlet immediately. • ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to your
Contact Philips TV Consumer Care to have the TV television so they cannot be tripped over, pulled or
checked before use. grabbed.
• Never expose the TV, remote control or batteries to • NEVER place a television set in an unstable location.
excessive heat. Never place them near burning • NEVER place the television set on tall furniture (for
candles, naked flames or other heat sources, example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring
including direct sunlight. both the furniture and the television set to a suitable
• Never insert objects into the ventilation slots or other support.
openings on the TV. • NEVER place the television set on cloth or other
• Never place heavy objects on the power cord. materials that may be located between the television
• Avoid force coming onto power plugs. Loose power set and supporting furniture.
plugs can cause arcing or fire. Ensure that no strain is • NEVER place items that might tempt children to
exerted on the power cord when you swivel the TV climb, such as toys and remote controls, on the top of
screen. the television or furniture on which the television is
• To disconnect the TV from the mains power, the placed.
power plug of the TV must be disconnected. When
disconnecting the power, always pull the power plug, If the existing television set is going to be retained
never the cord. Ensure that you have full access to and relocated, the same considerations as above
the power plug, power cord and outlet socket at all should be applied.
times.

Risk of Batteries
Risk of Injury or Damage to the TV • Do not ingest the battery. Chemical burn hazard.
• Two people are required to lift and carry a TV that • The remote control may contains a coin/button cell
weighs more than 25 kg or 55 lbs. battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it
• If you mount the TV on a stand, only use the can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and
supplied stand. Secure the stand to the TV tightly. can lead to death.
Place the TV on a flat, level surface that can support • Keep new and used batteries away from children.
the weight of the TV and the stand. • If the battery compartment does not close securely,
• When wall mounted, ensure that the wall mount can stop using the product and keep it away from
safely bear the weight of the TV set. TP Vision bears children.
no responsibility for improper wall mounting that • If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
results in accident, injury or damage. placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate
• Parts of this product are made of glass. Handle with medical attention.
care to avoid injury or damage. • Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by
an incorrect type.
Risk of damage to the TV !
• Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that
Before you connect the TV to the power outlet, can defeat a safeguard (for example, in the case of

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• Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or
mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can Screen Care
result in an explosion.
• Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature • Never touch, push, rub or strike the screen with any
surrounding environment that can result in an object.
explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. • Unplug the TV before cleaning.
• A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure • Clean the TV and frame with a soft damp cloth and
that may result in an explosion or the leakage of wipe gently. Avoid touching the Ambilight* LEDs on
flammable liquid or gas. the backside of the TV. Never use substances such as
alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners on the TV.
• To avoid deformations and colour fading, wipe off
water drops as quickly as possible.
Risk of Overheating • Avoid stationary images as much as possible.
Stationary images are images that remain onscreen
Never install the TV in a confined space. Always leave for extended periods of time. Stationary images
a space of at least 10 cm or 4 inches around the TV include onscreen menus, black bars, time displays,
for ventilation. Ensure curtains or other objects never etc. If you must use stationary images, reduce screen
cover the ventilation slots on the TV. contrast and brightness to avoid screen damage.
* Ambilight LED is only for models which support
Ambilight function.
Lightning Storms
Disconnect the TV from the power outlet and antenna
before lightning storms.
During lightning storms, never touch any part of the
TV, power cord or antenna cable.

Risk of Hearing Damage


Avoid using earphones or headphones at high
volumes or for prolonged periods of time.

Low Temperatures
If the TV is transported in temperatures below 5°C or
41°F, unpack the TV and wait until the TV temperature
reaches room temperature before connecting the TV
to the power outlet.

Humidity
In rare occasions, depending on temperature and
humidity, minor condensation can occur on the inside
of the TV glass front (on some models). To prevent
this, do not expose the TV to direct sunlight, heat or
extreme humidity. If condensation occurs, it will
disappear spontaneously while the TV is playing for a
few hours.
The condensation moisture will not harm the TV or
cause malfunction.

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30 black dots or bright points of light (red, green or blue)
may appear constantly on the screen. This is a
Terms of Use structural property of the display (within common
industry standards) and is not a malfunction.
30.1 Therefore, please note this is not subjected to repair,
exchange or refund within and/or out of the warranty
Terms of Use - TV period.
Backlight characteristics
2022 © TP Vision Europe B.V. All rights reserved.
All Philips TV have gone through stringent tests and
This product was brought to the market by TP Vision checks before shipping to you. You can be rest
Europe B.V. or one of its affiliates, hereinafter referred assured that we place the quality of our TVs the
to as TP Vision, which is the manufacturer of the utmost importance so that you do not suffer any
product. TP Vision is the warrantor in relation to the viewing displeasure while watching your TV. However,
TV with which this booklet was packaged. Philips and please note that backlight bleeding (“Mura effect”)
the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks and /or unevenness of background light that can only
of Koninklijke Philips N.V. be observed in dark images or in a very dark and dim
room are considered to be within TV specifications.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Such occurrences do not represent a deterioration
Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips N.V
nor shall be regarded as a defect of the TV. Hence,
or their respective owners. TP Vision reserves the right
we regret that claims of this nature for warranty, free
to change products at any time without being obliged
of charge service, replacement or refund cannot be
to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.
accepted within and/or out of the warranty period.
The written material packaged with the TV and the
CE compliance
manual stored in the memory of the TV or
Hereby, TP Vision Europe B.V. declares that this
downloaded from the Philips
television is in compliance with the essential
website www.philips.com/TVsupport are believed to
requirements and other relevant provisions of
be adequate for the intended use of the system.
Directives 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (Eco
The material in this manual is believed adequate for Design) and 2011/65/EC (RoHS).
the intended use of the system. If the product, or its
Compliance with EMF
individual modules or procedures, are used for
TP Vision manufactures and sells many products
purposes other than those specified herein,
targeted at consumers which, like any electronic
confirmation of their validity and suitability must be
apparatus, in general have the ability to emit and
obtained. TP Vision warrants that the material itself
receive electromagnetic signals. One of TP Vision’s
does not infringe any United States patents. No
leading business principles is to take all necessary
further warranty is expressed or implied. TP Vision
health and safety measures for our products, to
cannot be held responsible neither for any errors in
comply with all applicable legal requirements and to
the content of this document nor for any problems as
stay well within the Electro Magnetic Field (EMF)
a result of the content in this document. Errors
standards applicable at the time of producing the
reported to Philips will be adapted and published on
products.
the Philips support website as soon as possible.
TP Vision is committed to developing, producing and
Terms of warranty - Risk of injury, damage to TV or
marketing products that cause no adverse health
void of warranty!
effects. TP Vision confirms that, as long as its products
Never attempt to repair the TV yourself. Use the TV
are handled properly for their intended use, they are
and accessories only as intended by the
safe to use according to scientific evidence available
manufacturer. The caution sign printed on the back of
today. TP Vision plays an active role in the
the TV indicates risk of electric shock. Never remove
development of international EMF and safety
the TV cover. Always contact Philips TV Customer
standards, enabling TP Vision to anticipate further
Care for service or repairs. Find the telephone number
developments in standardisation for early integration
in the printed documentation that came with the
in its products.
TV. Or consult our website
www.philips.com/TVsupport and select your country
if needed. Any operation expressly prohibited in this
manual, or any adjustments and assembly
procedures not recommended or authorised in this
manual, shall void the warranty.
Pixel characteristics
This TV product has a high number of colour pixels.
Although it has effective pixels of 99.999% or more,

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30.2

Terms of Use - Smart TV


You can see the terms of use, privacy policy, and also
set privacy settings of your Smart TV.
To open the terms of use of Smart TV page…
1 - Press  HOME to open the Home menu.
2 - Select Apps to open apps.

30.3

Terms of Use - Smart TV


Collection
In Help, press the colour key  Keywords and look
up Terms of Use, Smart TV Collection for more
information.

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31 31.4

Copyrights AMD FreeSync Premium


AMD FreeSync™ Premium technology
31.1
No Stuttering. No Tearing. Fluid Gaming.
HDMI
HDMI
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
Administrator, Inc.

31.5

Dolby Vision and Dolby


Atmos
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
31.2 Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, and
the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of
HEVC Advance Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
HEVC Advance Confidential unpublished works. Copyright ©
Covered by one or more claims of the HEVC patents 2012–2022 Dolby Laboratories.
listed at patentlist.accessadvance.com. All rights reserved.
Future proof with advanced HEVC decoding.

31.6

31.3 DTS-HD
NVIDIA G-SYNC DTS-HD

NVIDIA® G-SYNC® For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.


Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing
NVIDIA® G-SYNC® make for gamers Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol
together, DTS-HD, Play-Fi, the DTS-HD logo, and the
DTS Play-Fi logo are registered trademarks or
trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or
other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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31.7 31.10

DTS Play-Fi Other Trademarks


DTS Play-Fi All other registered and unregistered trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing
Limited.
DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together, Play-
Fi, and the DTS Play-Fi logo are registered
trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED.

31.8

Wi-Fi Alliance
Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® Logo is a registered trademark
of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

31.9

Kensington
Kensington
(If applicable)
Kensington and Micro Saver are registered US
trademarks of ACCO World Corporation with issued
registrations and pending applications in other
countries throughout the world.

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Disclaimer regarding
services and/or
software offered by
third parties
Services and/or software offered by third parties may
be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior
notice. TP Vision does not bear any responsibility in
these sorts of situations.

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Index

A Connectivity Guide 29
Advanced Colour Setting 50 Consumer Care 92
Alexa 83 Contact Philips 92
Ambient Intelligence 52 Contrast, Light Boost 51
Ambilight Extension 77 Contrast, Perfect Contrast 51
Ambilight Style 75
D
Ambilight+Hue 77
Dialogue enhancement 62
Ambilight+hue, configuration 77
Digital Text 20
Ambilight+hue, Immersion 77
Disposal of TV or batteries 86
Ambilight+hue, on or off 77
Dolby Atmos 53
Ambilight+Philips Wireless Home 77
Dolby Atmos notification 56
Speakers
Dolby Vision notification 52
Ambilight, Custom Colour 57
DVB (Digital Video Broadcast) 26
Ambilight, Settings 56
Ambisleep 76 E
Android Settings 39 EasyLink 2.0 54
Antenna, Manual Installation 27 EasyLink HDMI CEC 29
APP lock 41 Eco Settings, Eye care 58
Apps 40 End of use 86
Audio Language 17 European Ecolabel 86
Audio Language, Primary 17
Audio Language, Secondary 17 F
Audio Out Settings 55 Freeview Play 81
Aurora 78 Frequency Scan 26
Auto film mode 60 Frequency Step Size 26
Automatic Channel Update 25
G
B Game Console, connect 33
Blu-ray Disc player, connect 32 Gaming 74
Bluetooth® 32
Bluetooth®, Devices 32 H
Bluetooth®, Remove device 32 HbbTV 21
Bluetooth®, Select device 32 Home 6
Home Theatre System, problems 31
C Hue Bridge 77
CAM, Conditional Access Module 30 Hue Bulbs 77
Channel 15
Channel List 15 I
Channel List Copy 27 Interactive TV 21
Channel List Copy, copy 28 Interactive TV, about 21
Channel List Copy, current version 28 I
Channel List Copy, upload 28
iTV 21
Channel List, filter 16
Channel List, open 15 K
Channel List, search 15 Key on TV 14
Channel Lists 15
Channel Update Message 25 M
Channel, Antenna Installation 25 Manual Installation 27
Channel, Automatic Channel Update 25 Media 64
Channel, Installation 25 Media files, from a computer or NAS 64
Channel, Manual channel update 25 Media files, from a USB drive 64
Channel, Options 17 Mimi Sound Personalization Settings 54
Channel, Reinstall 25 MPEG Artefact Reduction 50
Channel, Satellite Installation 22
Channel, switch to a channel 16
N
Network Frequency 26
Channel, TV guide 68
Network Frequency Mode 26
Child Lock 63
Network Installation 37
Child Lock, App Lock 63
Network, connect 37
CI+ 30
Network, setting 38
Clear, Internet memory 38
Network, Wired 37
Common Interface Slot 30
Network, Wireless 37
Computer, connect 35

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Now on TV 79 Test Reception 27
Text 20
O Text language, Primary 21
OLED screen settings 60 Text language, Secondary 21
Online support 92 Top Picks 79
Open Source Software 85 Troubleshooting 90
Options on a Channel 17 TV diagnose 89
P TV Guide 68
TV Guide Data 68
Parental Rating 16
TV Guide, reminders 68
Pause TV 71
TV Installation 26
Personal mode, Clear dialogue 53
TV placement 8
Personal mode, Equalizer 53
TV, standby 14
Photos, Videos and Music 64
Picture, picture format 52 U
Picture, quick settings 52 Unicable 1 23
Play-Fi Wireless Home Theater 55 Unicable 2 23
Power cable 8 Universal access settings 62
Problems, Channels 90 USB Hard Drive, disk space 33
Problems, Connection, Internet 91 USB Keyboard 34
Problems, Connection, Wi-Fi 91 USB Keyboard, connect 34
Problems, HDMI Connection 91
Problems, Picture 90 V
Problems, Remote control 90 Video on Demand 79
Problems, Sound 91 View Software update history 85
Problems, USB Connection 91 Viewing distance 8
Problems, Wrong menu language 92
Product Fiche 86 W
Programmes, Recommendations 79 Watch TV 16
Wi-Fi 37
Q Wired connection 38
Quick Menu 45 Wired Network 37
Wireless Network 37
R
Radio station 15
Reception Quality 27
Recording 70
Register your product 89
Reinstall TV 26
Repair 92

S
Safety Instructions 93
Satellite CAMs 22
Satellite Installation 22
Satellite, Channel packages 23
Satellite, Manual Channel Update 23
Satellite, Manual Installation 23
Satellite, Unicable 23
Screen care 94
Self-diagnose 89
Sharpness, MPEG Artefact Reduction 50
Smart Card, CAM 30
Smart TV Collection 39
Software, Update 84
Sound, style setting 53
Subtitle 17
Subtitle Language 17
Subtitle Language, Primary 17
Subtitle Language, Secondary 17
Sunrise alarm 76
Support, online 92
Switching On 14

T
Teletext 20
Terms of Use 95
Terms of Use, Smart TV Collection 39

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